Sunrise brief: U.S. Geological Survey and Berkeley Labs release updated solar project database
Also on the rise: Maxeon solar cells cleared of forced labor allegations after review. Kentucky regulators approve plan for 900% increase in renewable energy. And more.
Planned 77-home Florida community to include $4.2 million microgrid
Each new home will be outfitted with 8 kW of solar and every two homes will be connected with a 43 kWh battery.
Kentucky regulators approve plan for 900% increase in renewable energy
Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities will install 877 MW of solar, 500 MWh of energy storage, and will retire several fossil fuel plants.
Plug Power shares fall on North America hydrogen concerns
The hydrogen company, Plug Power, issued a warning about its 2023 financial performance due to supply challenges in North America.
U.S. Geological Survey and Berkeley Labs release updated solar project database
All solar projects greater than 1 MW have been location-verified by image and latitude and longitude and put into an easier-to-move-around map.
Solar Ready Vets trains veterans for solar and storage careers
IREC has recently secured additional funding to build on the work that has been ongoing since 2014.
Maxeon solar cells cleared of forced labor allegations after review
The analyst behind the “Over Exposed” report, examining the likelihood of forced labor in the supply chain of the solar module manufacturer, has revised their stance on Maxeon Solar. Detailed documentation and ongoing dialogue with the company prompted the re-evaluation.
BESS thermal events: What to know and what to expect
Recent thermal events have demonstrated that to benefit from these systems, we need to ensure that there is a greater understanding of potential issues that should be considered with BESS installations.
Merging DER platforms into single virtual power plant solution
Swell Energy and Shifted Energy’s combined solution comprises what the companies say is a turnkey virtual power plant that will provide utilities with forecasts of energy demand and generation across the board.
Sunrise brief: California rooftop solar policy struggles serve as warning to nation
Also on the rise: Shoals posts 48% year-over-year growth in record quarter. Strategies to deploying solar in underserved communities. And more.
