Solar powered electric truck stop opens in California
WattEV’s 5.7 MW solar-powered truck stop, with demand charge management driven by solar-;plus-storage, has begun operations in Bakersfield, California.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: California did what?
Also on the rise: Longi announces 27.30% efficiency for heterojunction back contact solar cell. Heliene inks supply agreement with UGE for U.S.-made solar modules. And more.
California approves uncapped fixed charges on electricity bills
An uncapped average monthly charge of $24 will be added regardless of the amount of electricity used at home, sparking the ire of consumer advocates and energy conservationists.
Sunrun to aid California in its electricity imbalance with home solar and battery VPP
Over 16,000 Sunrun customers will supply the grid during peak electricity demand events.
Sunrise brief: Microsoft announces largest-ever corporate procurement of renewable energy
Also on the rise: Virginia General Assembly passes pro-solar legislation. Briggs & Stratton releases 6.6 kWh stackable home battery. And more.
People on the move: Enphase, Leeward Renewable Energy, Advantage Renewables and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: California batteries dominate evening grid with 10 GW/40 GWh of capacity
Also on the rise: U.S. solar manufacturing and the SEMA Coalition expansion. CATL presents EV battery with 1,000 km range. And more.
California batteries dominate evening grid with 10 GW/40 GWh of capacity
The state is once again setting springtime output records from solar, while energy storage takes over the peak electricity demand period becoming the maximum output source.
RFP alert: Community choice aggregator seeks renewable energy and storage
Central Coast Community Energy announces a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy and storage Projects in CAISO territory.
