ESIG calls for adopting standards for transmission-connected renewables, storage
“Too few entities” in the U.S. have adopted a global standard for transmission-connected solar, wind and storage projects that would prevent future large-scale grid disturbance events, says a brief from the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG).
Swing states host nearly half of new U.S. clean energy manufacturing
A change of Presidential administration could threaten billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs in critical swing voting states, which host 48% of announced clean energy manufacturing investments.
U.S. CHIPS Act makes solar manufacturing eligible for significant tax credits
Upstream solar manufacturing will be supported by the Investment Tax Credit, based on final rules released by the Department of the Treasury.
Future-proofing battery energy storage investment
Energy losses and advances in battery technology can affect utility-scale storage asset performance over time. Jordan Perrone, senior project development engineer at Depcom Power, explains how planning for battery storage augmentation from the start can simplify future upgrades down the line.
Bluetti launches new ESS with up to 154.8kWh of storage
U.S.-based Bluetti has developed a new energy storage system (ESS) that offers up to 154.8 kWh of storage and 60 kW of output by connecting up to three systems in parallel. It includes an inverter and a voltage controller with up to seven batteries.
Cincinnati Zoo completes 2.8 MW solar carport
Terrasmart has designed and manufactured a racking system for a 2.8 MW solar carport project at Ohio’s Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The site’s owners claim it is the largest publicly accessible solar array in the United States, providing shade for up to 800 vehicles.
Sunrise brief: Longi Green Energy sets world record for solar panel efficiency
Also in the news: PV Hardware unveils solar tracker, LG Energy Solutions plans U.S. battery manufacturing, and more.
As more buildings use heat pumps, four technologies can provide grid support
Wider use of electric heat pumps to heat buildings creates a larger market for renewable energy, but also presents challenges, which can be met through building insulation and weatherization, cold climate heat pumps, thermal energy storage systems, and higher-voltage distribution grids, a report says.
New York homes in on zero-emissions goals with distributed solar and efficient housing
State hits a 6 GW milestone and is making $10 million available to builders of new efficient homes.
Eos to supply zinc aqueous batteries to Nebraska utility storage project
The 3MW/12MWh facility will use Wattmore’s energy management system and feature zinc aqueous batteries made by Eos.
