A Boston hospital’s 572 kW battery is expected to pay for itself in 7 to 10 years
The battery system is expected to earn $80,000 per year by providing energy to the local utility during peak summer demand periods, while saving $57,000 per year by reducing the hospital’s own monthly and annual peak consumption.
Minnesota’s automated solar permitting bill stagnates as deadline approaches
With Minnesota’s permitting process hindering rooftop solar growth, a bill to adopt automated solar permitting lingers in the state house.
U.S. Commerce Department slaps unexpectedly high tariffs on solar imports
Coalition trade lawyer says the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final tariffs on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the highest rates he’s ever seen.
Legislation and action ramps up for virtual power plant industry
RMI’s virtual power plant coalition (VP3) released a progress report that indicates that state legislators, regulators and utilities initiated, advanced or expanded policy in support of virtual power plants.
Addressing hail damage risks in utility-scale solar
Hail damage represents 2% of filed solar project insurance claims but 50% of the cost, said VDE.
Strata Clean Energy enters into 600 MWh battery storage tolling agreement with APS
Under the tolling agreement, Arizona Public Service (APS) can charge and discharge the system for energy as needed. In return, Strata will ensure the system’s capacity, reliability and efficiency.
Oklahoma House passes bill for increased state oversight over clean energy buildout
Solar development has quickly accelerated in Oklahoma, a state ranked 41st for solar capacity, and lawmakers are considering legislation under an emergency expediency to place restrictions on renewable energy development.
Solar leading new power source for eighteen months and counting
Solar power is the leading capacity deployed in the United States, accounting for roughly 75% of capacity deployed in January and February, with the trend expected to continue for at least three years out.
Avery Dennison debuts new pressure-sensitive tapes for PV modules
Avery Dennison has introduced a line of UV-resistant, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for PV modules. The new products support applications such as frame mounting, cell fixation, busbar bonding, and junction box installation.
Bill to build out agrivoltaics in Oklahoma advances
With Oklahoma’s sudden surge in solar development, the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at bringing harmony between renewable energy and the state’s farms and ranches.
