People on the move: Spruce Power, Nevados, Silicon Ranch, FischTank and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
KORE Power’s Mark 1 battery receives UL 9540A fire certification
The fire test clears the pay for the VPort battery system to be deployed in additional EV charging and energy storage applications
How the IRA persuaded a Jordanian solar firm to invest in the U.S.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) opened a new door for solar manufacturers, as one of the executives behind a Philadelphia Solar to bring PV production to the U.S. explains.
Westbridge boosts capacity of Alberta solar-plus-storage facility
The 40% expansion to 330 MW was undertaken to help the Alberta government achieve its decarbonization goals, with the project providing clean power to 62,000 households.
Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
The company plans to manufacture 3.3 GW of solar ingots, wafers, cells, and finished modules in new Georgia facility, creating 2,500 clean energy jobs.
Oregon utility accelerates grid modernization with wireless networking
Portland General Electric plans to roll out wireless network coverage over the next five years, intended to improve grid reliability and support the integration of clean technologies.
Sunrise brief: Silicon cost per watt down 96% over last two decades
Also on the rise: Waste-to-hydrogen facility to fuel transportation in California. BP to construct 134 MW project in Ohio for Meta. And more.
Project funding platform for solar-plus-storage developers and investors launched
EnergyLink’s fund launch addresses an underserved niche for sub-$50 million project funding.
RMI launches virtual power plant partnership with Google Nest and GM
VP3 Initiative will help catalyze potential for the rapid growth of virtual power plants.
The largest solar project in South Dakota begins construction
National Grid is developing the 128 MW facility and has secured a power purchase agreement with Basin Electric Cooperative.
