Terra-Gen secures $800 million in financing for solar + storage project in California
The project is on land leased from Edwards Air Force Base. Mortenson is the EPC contractor, First Solar is supplying the solar modules, and LG Chem and Samsung are supplying batteries.
WAAREE Energies supplies modules for massive California solar project
The company delivered 300+ MW of 385Wp and 390Wp Mono PERC Solar PV modules for installation at the Aquamarine solar project, a 250 MW portion of the larger Westlands Solar Park.
Sunrise brief: Ohio board approves 577 MW solar project, GM drives ahead with EV charging deals
Also on the rise: An AC battery that works without an inverter, Mexico plans a big solar project south of Arizona, and SolarApp+ launches as a one-stop shop for automated permits.
Factorial achieves capacity retention milestone for its solid-state technology
The first startup to reach the 40 Amp-hour benchmark for a solid-state cell has now achieved a breakthrough capacity retention rate of 97.3% after 675 cycles.
Sunfig’s goal: Simplify project design optimization
Promising a 5-to-15% increase in returns for utility-scale solar projects, Sunfig’s SIFT can evaluate multiple layouts, site conditions, performance goals, and financial models to deliver a range of project configurations.
In high tide or low tide, solar plus storage by your side
With apologies to Bob Marley, we take a look at a solar-powered yacht that represents part of a larger push to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Solar 101: Accessorize your rooftop PV with batteries, panels, and EV chargers
Rooftop solar is just the start, as energy storage, smart electrical panels, and EV chargers enter the mainstream for solar owners. Here’s a guide to matching your solar array with some of the most popular accessories.
Sunrise brief: Ohio has public hearings for 350 MW of solar
Also on the rise: Solar Alliance and Boyd CAT form a partnership and open an office in Kentucky, Heliogen and Athena Technologies announce business combination, NYSE listing.
Do engineers dream of solar panel efficiency?
A true next generation of solar cell technology is upon us. It is time to contemplate the benefits.
Solar 101: How to ‘Goldilocks’ your solar project to make it just the right size
Too big? Too small? Just right? Many factors need to be considered when deciding how large or small to make your rooftop solar array. Here are our pro tips.
