Baltimore eases restrictions on solar projects after Maryland passes new bill
Baltimore County Council passed a bill that echoes a national trend in local governments grappling with statewide bills that prohibit their power from saying no to solar.
“Dragon Scale” solar power for space manufacturer secures $21 million
Sandia National Laboratories’ spin-off mPower Technology secured Series B funding to scale its production of silicon solar panels for space applications.
Sunrun posts positive cash generation, rises on Q1 earnings report
The residential solar installer reached a new high of 69% battery attachment rates in the quarter.
Despite uncertainty at the state and federal level, three California solar projects move forward
The three projects under development by Renewable Properties total over 17 MW and will supply power to Sonoma Clean Power and Pacific Gas and Electric.
Quantum-based energy management method for PV-powered buildings
Scientists from Cornell University combined quantum computing with model predictive control to manage the energy of two PV-equipped university buildings. Compared to deterministic approaches, the quantum strategy achieved a 6.8% improvement in energy efficiency and an annual reduction of 41.2% in carbon emissions.
Rooftop solar on shopping center to serve Maryland community solar program
The Hollinswood project in Baltimore serves the local community by selling the electricity generated into the Maryland Community Solar Program
Neighbors’ concerns drive Indiana’s clean energy regulations
Neighbors’ attitudes and information from peers have a stronger influence in Indiana’s communities than expert-based information when determining renewable energy regulations and development, researchers from Purdue University found.
Powin introduces Pod Max, a 6.26 MWh containerized battery
The liquid-cooled batteries offer a 25% energy density increase over the company’s standard 5 MWh system.
Meta signs on for two more Texas solar projects
Meta continues to be the country’s top corporate solar user and require additional energy as its data centers multiply across the country.
Tariffs reshape project economics for U.S. energy storage
A backlog of warehoused batteries may buffer the energy storage industry from immediate shocks, but time is running out, according to reports by Clean Energy Associates.
