Caribbean could become offshore floating solar PV giant, researcher says
Land is scarce but water is abundant for the Caribbean’s 700 islands. Solar economy professor Christian Breyer tells pv magazine that the region’s archipelagic makeup is not a drawback but a benefit for renewable energy generation.
U.S. Airforce embraces e-mobility
Leidos will design and implement a charging infrastructure for the Air Force fleet of non-tactical electric vehicles using the Fuel by Shoals solution.
People on the move: Northland Power, Alberta Innovates, Jenner & Block, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: New York announces largest state investment in renewable energy in U.S. history
Also on the rise: California proposes “blatant seizure of property” in solar ruling. Panasonic unveils new residential heat pumps. And more.
California 200 MW / 400 MWh battery storage project nets $60 million credit facility
First Citizens Bank put forth the financing for the project, located in Imperial County.
Three unions organize for utility-scale solar projects
The IBEW, the LIUNA, and the IUOE have established guidelines to allocate tasks for utility-scale solar facilities, streamlining the process for developers to solicit construction bids.
Powin and Hitachi Energy form strategic alliance for power control systems
Hitachi Energy will take majority ownership in eks Energy, a power electronics and energy management solutions provider.
Solar-plus-storage at site of decommissioned gas-fired plant in California
A ribbon cutting was held recently for the Daggett Solar + Storage plant, one of the largest operating hybrid facilities in the country.
Panasonic unveils new residential heat pumps
Panasonic has developed a new central heat pump system for residential space heating and cooling.
California proposes “blatant seizure of property” in solar ruling
The California Public Utilities Commission is set to vote on a virtual net energy metering program that would force renters to sell solar generation to the utility and buy it back at a higher rate, outlawing them from consuming their electricity directly.
