Intersect Power fuels growth with $600 million in equity and debt
The company has a pipeline of 3.2 GW of late-stage solar and storage projects that will enter service by 2023. Its 425 MW Juno solar project is set to come online this fall.
Strata Solar inks module supply deal with LONGi
The deal is for 500 MW of bifacial monocrystalline module capacity over the next two years, with an additional volume commitment to be negotiated later.
Three energy startups to watch in 2021
From panel coatings to power line monitoring and a meter collar that could save homeowners up to $2,000 on a solar installation, Daniel Goldman of Clean Energy Ventures highlights companies that he thinks will break through in 2021.
Sunrise brief: 20 MW Cummins electrolyzer is producing green hydrogen
Also on the rise: Salient Energy wins a grant to advance its zinc-ion battery tech, Ingeteam supplies equipment for a California solar project, and a new call for to avert global “energy apartheid.”
Drought conditions could impact power generation in the West
Ongoing drought and low snowpack mean that hydro production at two big dams could be impacted, affecting the West’s power supply in 2021.
Clorox achieves renewables goal for U.S., Canadian operations four years early
The manufacturer reached its target with the help of a 70 MW virtual power purchase agreement with a Texas solar project.
Companies call on Biden Administration to speed shift to zero-carbon power
Working alongside the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, the sector-leading brands outline a trio of policies they say must be taken to achieve a zero-carbon power sector.
First Solar sells 10 GW solar pipeline for $261 million
The deal includes the Rabbitbrush, Madison, Oak Trail, Horizon, and Ridgely projects, which are expected to start construction in the next two years, and the 30 MW Barilla Solar project, which is operational.
Sunrise brief: Solar project growth to rise 30% after ‘volatile’ 2020, IHS Markit says
Also on the rise: Sunrun to issue $350 million in notes, announces preliminary Q4 results; Borrego implements org changes and aims for 25% workforce growth this year.
Product roundup: Enphase, Panasonic, Con Edison, startups, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
