AES acquires Community Energy Solar
The acquisition adds 10 GW of solar projects to AES’ existing pipeline, as well as the addition of Community Energy’s development workforce.
Watch: Enel activates 181 MW solar, 55 MW storage in Texas
The project joins a large portfolio of renewable energy + storage co-located projects in the state.
You read, we listened: Most-read pv magazine USA articles of 2021
The top five articles of 2021 show that pv magazine readers really pay attention when innovative new technologies show great potential, are concerned about the lifetime of components in a solar installation, and are tracking the electric vehicle revolution.
NREL launches international consortium to advance high-tech mirrors used in concentrating solar plants
Goal is to reduce cost of heliostats by 50% and accelerate U.S. manufacturing
Sunrise brief: Sen. Manchin opposes Build Back Better; solar stocks tumble
Also on the rise: New York Governor unveils ambitious plan for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030. Colorado co-op to exit utility in order to access low-cost renewables. Engie completes 2.3 GW portfolio that includes 13 projects. Black Bear Solar project to be among largest in Alabama. Phospherene nanoribbon “wonder material” that boosts perovskite performance to 21% efficiency.
To access low-cost renewables, a Colorado co-op plans to exit Tri-State utility
United Power plans to work with other power suppliers over the next two years to secure alternative power supply on the open market.
Sen. Manchin opposes Build Back Better, tanking solar stocks
The Democratic Senator, who holds a must-have vote, condemned the bill Sunday. Solar stocks fell precipitously at market open Monday.
Engie completes 2.3 GW renewable portfolio
Owned jointly with Hannon Armstrong, the portfolio is comprised of 13 renewable projects, including 1.8 GW of onshore wind and 0.5 GW of utility-scale solar.
130 MW Alabama solar project secures financing
The Black Bear Solar project will be among the largest in the state once it is completed, and it will deliver electricity to a wholesale power provider for 11 public power utilities in Alabama.
Paired with “wonder material,” over 21% efficiency demonstrated in perovskite solar cells
The use of phosphorene nanoribbons boosted the cell, putting it on par with traditional silicon cell output levels.
