Solar and wind delivered more energy generation than ever before in March
The two resources accounted for 16.8% of total U.S. energy generation in March, up 34.3% over March 2020.
Tool offers insight into how solar and wind impact wholesale electric prices
Berkeley Lab’s Renewables and Wholesale Electricity Prices tool allows users to compare pricing trends across locations, regions, and timeframes, down to the nodal level.
Scientists gain an atom-level view into perovskite cell efficiency
Using Department of Energy laboratories, scientists learned at the atomic level that a liquid-like motion in perovskites may explain how they efficiently produce electric currents.
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.
Maxeon launches a line of frameless, conformable rooftop solar panels
Maxeon’s Air technology platform looks to bring solar to previously inaccessible roof spaces.
Sunrise brief: Hawaiian Electric calls for maximum customer-owned solar to hit decarbonization goals
Also on the rise: DOE funds university hydrogen research, Canadian Solar backs an AI-based energy storage tech provider, Mitsubishi partners to develop hydrogen storage for U.S. markets, and two Canadian companies float a ‘blue’ hydrogen plan.
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.
Sunrise brief: Trio of utilities want to spend $650 million for 465 MW of solar and storage
Also on the rise: Talen Energy has plans for energy storage at two fossil power plants, and a novel CSP technology passes a test that has its backers breathing a little easier.
XPRIZE launches $100 million carbon removal challenge, backed by Musk Foundation
The four-year global competition invites innovators and teams to demonstrate solutions that can pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans.
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.
