CSI Energy Solutions signs 2.6 GWh battery agreement with UBS in North America
Batteries provided by CSI are central to UBS’ energy storage strategy and part of the expansion of its US infrastructure business
Solar PV Sidewalks: A pedestrian’s guide to grid intermittency solutions
Solar Earth claims its 42-Watt sidewalk-mounted PV system can provide 75% of a traffic intersection’s power in an outage, while the utility will have to cover the remainder with batteries or a generator.
Proposed HVDC macrogrid to transmit low-cost renewable power
A grid modeling firm proposes an underground high-voltage DC transmission overlay for the continental U.S. that, along with increased solar deployment and even greater wind deployment, would help reduce climate pollutants and electricity costs.
Regulatory approval for SunZia Transmission paves the way for a Southwest renewable energy corridor
If approved, the transmission-plus-wind project (3.5 GW) would become the single largest U.S. renewable energy project to enter operations.
Automation tool helps speed rooftop solar connection to the grid
NREL and SMUD developed PRECISE, a tool that leverages smart inverter functions to help utilities make faster interconnections.
Sunrise brief: Preventing cyberattacks on distributed energy resources
Also on the rise: SunPower adds 23k new customers and doubles earnings in record Q3. College students compete in simulated cyber attack on a solar installation. And more.
College students compete in simulated cyber attack on a solar installation
The 2022 CyberForce Competition promotes cybersecurity careers that protect the nation’s energy systems.
Preventing cyberattacks on distributed energy resources
As cyber risks rise with increasing deployment of distributed energy resources, the government and industry are defining the steps needed to ensure cybersecurity.
U.S. DOE offers $43 million to support communities in building resilience
Research projects in 19 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will help with energy planning, increasing grid resilience, and restoring power after disasters.
Sunrise brief: All 13 states in PJM grid region call for PJM to make faster progress on interconnection
Also on the rise: Annual added PV capacity will more than quadruple to 650 GW in 2030, says IEA. Wood Mackenzie acquired by Veritas Capital. And more.
