Sunrise brief: California did what?
Also on the rise: Longi announces 27.30% efficiency for heterojunction back contact solar cell. Heliene inks supply agreement with UGE for U.S.-made solar modules. And more.
California approves uncapped fixed charges on electricity bills
An uncapped average monthly charge of $24 will be added regardless of the amount of electricity used at home, sparking the ire of consumer advocates and energy conservationists.
Enteligent taking pre-orders for DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger
The company reports that the hybrid bi-directional EV charger can supply 12.5 kW of fast DC charging, charging two times faster than AC Level 2 EV chargers.
Longi announces 27.30% efficiency for heterojunction back contact solar cell
The Chinese module manufacturer said the new efficiency record was confirmed by Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research (ISFH).
$20 Million federal initiative targets low-emission silicon and thin film research
The Solar Energy Technologies Office has launched a dual initiative to propel upstream advancements in a collection of solar cell types, and to reduce the emissions of solar-grade polysilicon under 1 kg CO2 per kg.
Sunrun to aid California in its electricity imbalance with home solar and battery VPP
Over 16,000 Sunrun customers will supply the grid during peak electricity demand events.
Energy transition needs batteries… and more batteries
A recent IEA report says China holds all the cards in chemistry and production.
Heliene inks supply agreement with UGE for U.S.-made solar modules
With the Heliene supply agreement in place, UGE is projected to begin qualifying for the domestic content adder on projects that start construction as early as this summer.
Sunrise brief: Global electricity sector emissions may have peaked last year
Also on the rise: Tigo introduces power electronics supporting solar modules up to 800 W. More solar coming to Illinois. And more.
DOE proposes ten “national interest” transmission corridors
Eight of the ten transmission corridors proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy would facilitate transmission between grid regions; one would expand transmission within the Mid-Atlantic’s PJM grid region; and one would expand transmission in the Northern Plains.
