Long-duration storage and renewables can cut global industrial emissions by 65%
A recent report from the LDES Council finds industrial carbon emissions comprise around a quarter of annual global greenhouse gasses, and are growing by 2% every year.
VPPAs help paper and packaging company demonstrate environmental commitment
WestRock, a specialist in paper and packaging solutions, enters into two virtual power purchase agreements with Engie North America for energy produced from Bernard Creek and Chillingham solar projects.
California aims to absorb renewable generation with flexible demand appliances
California plans to shift 3 GW of load from dirtier, more expensive times of day to cleaner, less expensive times by setting flexible demand standards for many types of electric appliances. Global interest in California’s work is high, said a state agency commissioner.
Sunrise brief: DOE seeks state-backed clean energy projects for up to 80% loans
Also on the rise: McCarthy begins construction on over 1 GW of solar projects in U.S. Southwest. Monoprice unveils new PowerCache batteries with up to 1,000 W of output. And more.
Commercial scale solar provider Altus Power reports Q3 financials
The company posted revenues of $45.1 million, a 48% increase over the third quarter 2022.
Solar-plus-storage project complete on Moapa Indian Reservation in Nevada
The 275 MW Arrow Canyon project was designed to minimize impacts to wildlife, habitat and other environmental resources. The contractors worked with the Moapa Band of Paiutes to ensure respect for the Tribe’s mission, vision, values, land and its people is maintained throughout the process.
NREL presents new GaAs solar cell concept with 27% efficiency
The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has identified a low-cost way to produce high-efficiency III-V solar cells with dynamic hydride vapor phase epitaxy (D-HVPE). The synthesis involved a gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cell with a gallium indium arsenide phosphide emitter layer.
McCarthy begins construction on over 1 GW of solar projects in U.S. Southwest
Targeting Inflation Reduction Act compliance, the company hired 200 new registered apprentices to complete the projects.
Monoprice unveils new PowerCache batteries with up to 1,000 W of output
Monoprice, a U.S. consumer electronics supplier, says its new portable batteries can store electricity from solar panels and wall outlets. They range in price from $199.99 to $799.99.
DOE seeks state-backed clean energy projects for up to 80% loans
A U.S. Department of Energy official explained how clean energy projects in many states, if they win a state grant or equity investment, can also access federal loan support. Either states or project developers can take the first step toward securing loan support.
