Grid operators in California and Texas earn “B” grades, others score poorly
With two million megawatts of generation and storage projects awaiting interconnection studies across the U.S., a report gives grid operators grades for their interconnection processes ranging from B to D-.
Sunrise brief: First Solar plans to double manufacturing capacity by 2026
Also on the rise: Solar at “twice the natural capacity factor of the sun”. The importance of community solar in all-of-the-above renewable energy strategy. And more.
U.S. solar up 52% in 2023 as nation deploys 35.3 GW of capacity
Bloomberg NEF says U.S. clean energy generation grew by 0.9%, with wind and hydro generation falling and solar generation growing 15.4%.
Affordable Wire Management introduces two utility-scale hardware products
The company introduced an assisted tensioning kit for messenger cables and a beam rod that can attach to a variety of pile types.
The importance of community solar in all-of-the-above renewable energy strategy
Recent studies show the many benefits of community solar, and to keep it on an upward trajectory, the Coalition for Community Solar Access encourages growth in third-party programs.
First Solar plans to double manufacturing capacity by 2026
The U.S.-based solar panel manufacturer issued strong 2024 revenue expectations in its Q4 earnings report.
Solar at “twice the natural capacity factor of the sun”
Eland Solar 2 and Skeleton Creek are two high-capacity factor renewable power plants moving through development.
People on the move: Sunnova, Soltec, REC Solar and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Massachusetts lawmakers urged to adopt “million solar roofs” equivalent
Also on the rise: DOE announces $366 million for energy projects in rural and remote communities. Anza expands back-end visibility for solar module procurement. And more.
Anza expands back-end visibility for solar module procurement
The platform has added granular insights into technical, commercial, supply-chain, and risk-related aspects of equipment procurement.
