Sono Motors scraps development of Sion solar cars
Sono Motors, a solar electric-vehicle manufacturer in Germany, has terminated its Sion passenger car development program, as it has failed to secure enough funding to support pre-series production. It says it will now focus exclusively on retrofitting and integrating its patented solar technology into third-party vehicles.
California adds 4 GW of solar to mid-term reliability order
Requiring that load-serving entities now add 15.5 GW of solar by 2027, the California Public Utilities Commission increased its 2027 procurement order by 35%.
Thermal battery offers fast, efficient performance at low cost
A scalable thermal energy storage prototype system that combines the best latent and sensible heat transfers is now market-ready after three years of testing. It consists of engineered cementitious materials and thermosiphons in a combination that enables fast, efficient thermal performance at low cost.
Credit renewables and storage fairly for their capacity value, says ESIG
An Energy Systems Integration Group report calls for improved approaches to crediting resources for their capacity contribution, starting with fair treatment for all resources.
U.S. DOE announces $48 million in funding to modernize the grid
Funded projects will develop much-needed technologies that will minimize power grid failures and streamline cost-efficient grid operations at a time when clean energy capacity is growing rapidly.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar developers take on module manufacturing risk
Also on the rise: Best practices in state’s energy storage policies. Weekly solar earnings recap: REC Silicon, Sunrun and Sunnova. And more.
RFI Alert: University of Michigan seeks 25 MW of solar
U-M is targeting 25 MW distributed across Dearborn, Flint, and Ann Arbor campuses.
Puerto Rico supermarket chain to add rooftop and carport solar
The Plaza Loiza supermarkets will add up to 5 MW of rooftop solar generating capacity across eight stores, with its first location in Carolinas projected to provide a 60% reduction in its energy needs.
NREL Industry Growth Forum featuring cleantech startups from around the world
Now in its 28th year, the forum facilitates connections between for cleantech entrepreneurs and investors, helping to drive innovation to market.
Silfab launches U.S.-made x-pattern residential solar panels
The Elite Series of solar modules for residential solar installations feature conductive backsheets for improved production.
