Where renewable energy policies are working in 2023
The 2023 Community Power Scorecard developed by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance gave failing grades to 13 states for failure to advance energy and for creating barriers to local economic development through renewable power.
Silicon Ranch expands First Solar module supply plan to 6.2 GW
The deal expands upon the master supply agreement between the two solar businesses that includes a 4 GW transaction announced in April 2022 and, more recently, a 700 MW commitment announced in October 2022.
Credit renewables and storage fairly for their capacity value, says ESIG
An Energy Systems Integration Group report calls for improved approaches to crediting resources for their capacity contribution, starting with fair treatment for all resources.
U.S. Solar developers take on module manufacturing risk
Multiple deals signed over the last six months have shown solar panel manufacturers using long- term solar module supply agreements with developers to drive factory finance.
Best practices in state’s energy storage policies
A recent report from the Clean Energy States Alliance highlights best practices, identifies barriers, and underscores the need to expand state energy storage policymaking to support decarbonization in the United States.
Michigan-based Our Next Energy announces LFP utility-scale battery
Aries Grid is a lithium iron phosphate battery designed for long-duration energy storage systems.
Sunrise brief: Rooftop solar in Arkansas threatened by new legislation
Also on the rise: Energy storage market is shining, with corporate investment up 55%. Subway restaurants to install fast EV chargers. And more.
Rooftop solar in Arkansas threatened by new legislation
House Bill 1370 would cut net metering rates in the state, severely damaging the value of customer-owned solar.
Rooftop solar friendly bill introduced in Georgia
Net metering caps would be expanded and community solar access widened in Senator Jason Anavitarte’s bill.
Court rules that inverter sizing guides grid connection
U.S. Court of Appeals rules that an 80 MWac/160 MWdc solar farm, with 50 MW of battery, meets Qualifying Facility status – 80 MWac or less – under PURPA.
