DOE proposes ten “national interest” transmission corridors
Eight of the ten transmission corridors proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy would facilitate transmission between grid regions; one would expand transmission within the Mid-Atlantic’s PJM grid region; and one would expand transmission in the Northern Plains.
Was 2023 the peak for global electricity sector emissions?
A report from Ember highlights how “a new era of falling fossil generation is imminent.”
Tigo introduces power electronics supporting solar modules up to 800 W
The new MLPE from Tigo is designed to support commercial and industrial as well as utility-scale solar projects.
Solar on the rise in Illinois
In two separate announcements, a total of 285 MW of solar is beginning construction in Illinois in both a utility scale project and a community solar portfolio.
Global solar manufacturing sector now at 50% utilization rate, says IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that global solar cell and module manufacturing capacity grew by around 550 GW in 2023. It reports that around 80% of the global PV manufacturing industry is currently concentrated in China, while India and the United States each hold a 5% share. Europe accounts for a mere 1%.
The Hydrogen Stream: U.S. government targets $2/kg by 2026, $1/kg by 2031
The US Department of Energy says it is aiming for “clean” hydrogen production costs of $2/kg by 2026 and $1/kg by 2031.
Buildings can offer gigawatts of new peak capacity as ‘batteries’
Modeling shows that shifting just one-third of the electricity consumption of commercial and institutional buildings in Australia to the middle of the day, coinciding with peak solar supply, would create almost 12 GW of new peak capacity in the National Electricity Market.
People on the move: Wood Mackenzie, Trina Solar, New Leaf Energy and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Solar to contribute over 60% of new U.S. electricity generation in 2024
Also on the rise: Sodium battery startup wins People’s Choice Award at Industry Growth Forum. Passive solar tracker wind stowing boosts energy production. And more.
Solar to contribute over 60% of new U.S. electricity generation in 2024
Despite this growth, fossil fuels dominate U.S. electricity. A 3% increase in total electricity generation across the U.S. is expected to be served primarily with solar, said a report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
