Sunrise brief: Goldman Sachs invests $440 million in renewable independent power producer
Also on the rise: Global energy spending is set to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year. Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto. And more.
Solar array installed for mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa
The Europa Clipper mission will send a craft the size of a basketball court to Europa, a moon considered a potential habitat for life.
Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto
The company previously known for generators and battery backup systems, moves further into the C&I market with the acquisition of Ageto.
$500 billion into solar in 2024
The International Energy Agency projects that solar will attract more investment than all other electricity generation sources combined. Global energy spending is set to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year.
Goldman Sachs invests $440 million in renewable independent power producer
The strategic investment in BrightNight will support the development of utility, commercial, and industrial solar and energy storage projects.
Liquid metal battery storage specialist Ambri emerges from restructuring
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the calcium-antimony liquid metal battery startup incubated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has now confirmed the closing of the sale of its assets.
New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based grid-forming inverters
A group of researchers has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must be calculated to maintain the frequency within the standard operating range.
U.S. startup develops 28%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar module
PeroNova specializes in metal halide perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells made with its novel stability-enhancing interfacial treatment. It is targeting a range of applications including space and rooftop markets.
Sunrise brief: Nextracker posts 50% year-over-year revenue growth
Also on the rise: IEA PVPS certifies that floating PV systems have small carbon footprint. Students from University of Michigan win solar car race. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
