RFP alert: DOE to provide $1.2 billion for transmission buildout
The RFP will use capacity contracts to commit DOE to purchase up to 50% of the maximum capacity of a transmission line.
Battery storage plus hydrogen can enable a reliable, cheap clean energy transition
A Stanford University report found that transitioning to clean energy could enable many countries to reduce annual energy cost by around 61%.
Nextracker makes its mark in distributed energy generation
Nextracker inked agreements with channel partners trained to resell the company’s flagship NX Horizon solar tracker to help scale DG sales to the commercial and industrial segment.
Sunrise brief: Enphase Q4 revenues drop 35% in U.S. and 70% in Europe
Also on the rise: Recurrent Energy secures $160 million for Louisiana solar project. Solar corporate funding rises 42% globally in 2023. And more.
Enphase Q4 revenues drop 35% in U.S. and 70% in Europe
Reduced demand and reduced shipments due to high unsold inventory at distributors cratered the company’s revenues in its Q4 2023 report.
Summit Ridge plans 26 community solar installations in Illinois
Each of the installations within the 82 MW portfolio will average 3MW and most will include pollinator habitat.
Recurrent Energy secures $160 million for Louisiana solar project
Microsoft will be the sole offtaker of energy produced by the 98 MW Bayou Galion Solar project, supporting its goal to be carbon negative by 2030.
Off-grid solar EV charging system designed for quick installation
PairTree features bifacial solar panels available in 4.6 kW and 5 kW units combined with a 42.4 kWh capacity storage system and one or two AC level 2 EV chargers.
Solar corporate funding rises 42% globally in 2023
Over $34.3 billion was raised over 160 deals, said a report from Mercom Capital.
The impact of climate-based PV panel degradation rates on inverters
New research from Belgium shows the importance of assessing inverter reliability by including climate-based PV panel degradation rates. The scientists found that, especially in hot and arid climates, PV inverters should be designed with parameters above the standard value.
