Sunrise brief: Clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as U.S. economy
Also on the rise: Grid Strategies and The Brattle Group propose “urgent” interconnection fixes. EVLO introduces 5 MWh containerized battery energy storage system. And more.
One in nine U.S. K-12 students attend a school with solar panels
Over 1.8 GW of solar is installed at nearly 9,000 schools across the United States, said a report from Generation180.
EVLO introduces 5 MWh containerized battery energy storage system
The company’s new battery energy storage system packs 5 MWh and two- to four-hour duration in a 20-foot container.
Grid Strategies and The Brattle Group propose “urgent” interconnection fixes
The interconnection reforms proposed include a fast-track process for some projects, a “connect and manage” option, grid-enhancing technologies, advanced conductors, automating interconnection studies and speeding transmission construction.
Clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as U.S. economy
Jobs in the solar industry grew 5.3%, and the Department of Energy expects this to double the share of electricity generation from clean energy sources by 2030.
Microsoft signs 437.6 MW green energy deal with ReNew
India’s ReNew says it has signed a 437.6 MW green attribute contract with Microsoft, supporting the US tech giant’s goal to be carbon-negative by 2030.
SolarLeaf ‘panel-level storage’ can be rolled out on commercial rooftops even easier
Energy Toolbase’s energy management system and monitoring software has been configured for use with Yotta Energy’s SolarLeaf product, which provides solar energy storage without increasing the footprint of a solar array.
People on the move: Kinematics, Heimdall Power, Shiney.ai and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Back to school on electric buses
Also on the rise: Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. Clearway closes $550 million financing for solar-plus-storage project in Kern County. And more.
Construction begins at Arevon 192 MW solar project in Indiana
Along with a 73 MW project, the two Pike County projects represent almost $400 million in investment.
