Biden halts solar tariffs for two years. What’s next?
Paul Wormser and Christian Roselund of Clean Energy Associates joined pv magazine to discuss the moratorium on solar tariffs and other executive actions taken by the White House.
Vermont expected to delay long-term changes to solar net metering
The state’s Public Utilities Commission was considering lowering payments to customers for their excess solar generation on a long-term plan. It is now expected to delay the decision, citing complexities of the issue; however, it is expected to reduce payments by roughly 6% this year.
Sunrise brief: EV battery capable of 98% charge in less than ten minutes
Also on the rise: REC Silicon and Ferroglobe agreement will help establish fully traceable US-based solar supply chain. Toyota unveils 8.7 kWh battery for residential applications. And more.
Floating solar array on Fort Bragg lake is largest in the Southeast
The 1.1 MW floating solar facility is paired with 2 MW battery energy storage system to provide resilience.
Sunrise brief: Renewable energy bill threatens to stall solar in Hawaii
Also on the rise: New York distributed storage owners could soon earn money in wholesale markets.Clean hydrogen and energy storage project in Utah receives $504 million loan guarantee from DOE. And more.
Renewable energy bill threatens to stall solar in Hawaii
Solar workers and clean energy advocates urge Governor Ige to veto SB 2510, which calls for one-third of renewable energy to come from “firm” sources.
Clean hydrogen and energy storage project in Utah receives $504 million loan guarantee from DOE
The largest clean storage facility in the world will create jobs, deploy clean energy, and replace a retiring coal-fired power plant.
New York distributed storage owners could soon earn money in wholesale markets
A residential battery storage system in New York State could soon earn on the order of $190 per year, when aggregated with other systems participating in the state’s wholesale capacity market. Storage system owners in other parts of the country may wait much longer.
Sunrise brief: Democrats optimistic Manchin will cooperate on climate bill
Also on the rise: US government drops land lease rates for renewables by as much as 50%. Three in one: wind, solar, and storage facility completed in Oregon. And more.
Democrats optimistic Manchin will cooperate on climate bill
Negotiations are resuming on a reconciliation package that would contain long-term industrial policy measures to boost solar and other renewable energy sources.
