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Interconnection shake-out: 160 GW of solar advances as 12% of projects bow out

About one-sixth of queued solar capacity now holds signed interconnection agreements, signaling real progress even as developers pull more than 130 GW of projects amid tightening interconnection rules.

No-cost virtual power plant offering for Clean Energy Alliance customers

The Battery Bonus Connect Program, launched by Haven Energy and Clean Energy Alliance, intends to enroll up to 300 qualifying California households in virtual power plant program.

Largest battery storage project wins fast-track approval in California

The Darden Clean Energy Project, paired with 1.1 GW of solar, will provide enough electricity to power 850,000 homes for four hours.

First stage of Amazon’s 4 GWh Californian solar-plus-storage site is built

AES Corp is working on the 1 GW solar plus 1 GW/4 GWh battery site under a 15-year deal for the online retailer and said it expects to complete construction of the second half of the project next year.

California solar and wind curtailments increasing 

As excess energy generated by renewables creates price volatility, solutions include increasing demand and either using or storing the excess electricity during times of peak generation.

California’s rooftop solar regulatory war wages on

A case heads to the California Supreme Court, while another anti-consumer bill passes the House.

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House bill puts nearly 500 GW of solar and storage projects at risk

Meeting the proposed operational deadline coupled with permitting delays and supply chain challenges means developers would have to rush to start and finish projects in 3.5 years. Cleanview quantifies the enormous amount of clean energy capacity at risk.

Coldplay, Kardinia Energy roll out printed solar during concert at Stanford Stadium

The rollout marks one of the largest live-event deployments of mobile solar today and offers a high-profile test for organic, ink-based photovoltaics.  

Largest hydrogen plant in North America slated for California

Element Resources will use solar power and battery storage to ensure 24/7 production.

Solar power curtailment rises in California

Curtailment – or intentional reduction in power production – continues to rise for both solar and wind power in California.

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