Facebook, RWE Renewables in deal with TVA for 150 MW of solar
Facebook’s commitment to TVA’s green invest program continues, as the company has now contracted for 475 MW of solar under the program.
Duke Energy to test novel approach to turn coal plants into energy storage stations
Funded by a Department of Energy grant, the project will evaluate Malta Inc.’s thermal energy storage system as a viable, scalable solution.
Greenskies helps Connecticut colleges go solar, but further capacity may be in jeopardy
The first of nine projects that Greenskies plans to develop is in service, but the state’s virtual net metering cap may slow additional capacity from being built.
GP Joule breaks ground on 100 MW Canadian solar portfolio
The three 35 MW projects have to be designed to fit environmental challenges, including hurricane-force winds.
AES to supply Google data centers in Virginia with 24/7 renewable energy
The agreement will result in the construction of around 500 MW of renewable energy and storage projects to ensure that Google data centers will be 90% carbon-free when measured on an hourly basis.
First Solar and Nel to develop integrated solar-hydrogen power plants
The companies first will work to develop an integrated power plant control and SCADA system.
Duke Energy consolidates its renewable energy offerings under one brand
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions will unify products and services offered by several subsidiaries to help companies achieve clean energy and resilient infrastructure solutions.
RPI launches energy institute with backing from Siemens and Lutron Electronics
The New York City-based institute will link architectural design and engineering to create infrastructure that is both net-zero in energy use and climate resilient.
Jack Daniels orders a shot of solar through TVA’s Green Invest program
The 20 MW project will help the iconic brand meet roughly 75% of electricity demand at its Lynchburg, Tennessee distillery.
Spruce Power and sonnen team up on residential battery retrofits and VPP projects
The companies expect the partnership to spur existing customers to add storage and join a future VPP project.
