Sunrise brief: DOE loans $850 million for Arizona battery manufacturing
Also on the rise: Goats perform O&M at Oregon community solar project. Solar recycling/remanufacturing plant in Tennessee. And more.
California grid may fall 20% short in meeting 100% EV goal
Assuming all other residential electricity consumption remains flat—a trend ongoing since 2006—the report’s calculations find that California will require a 20.2% expansion of electricity generation, from nearly 280 TWh to an estimated over 336 TWh to meet its EV mandates and additional charging required by 2045.
Sunrise brief: Exponential growth for long-duration energy storage investment
Also on the rise: Solar power crosses the political aisle–$75 million for agrivoltaics research. Orsted to recycle all the solar modules in its U.S. portfolio. And more.
Fresno Community Solar Farm to reduce electricity costs for low-income residents
The 10 MWac project is among the largest Disadvantaged Community Solar projects in California and includes a Grid Alternatives training program to prepare local community members for careers in solar installation.
Shoals files patent complaint for solar connectors and wire harnesses
The company filed a patent infringement complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Hikam America and Voltage, LLC.
Sunrise brief: Caltech researchers beam solar from space
Also on the rise: FEMA funds $97 million Puerto Rico microgrid with 15 MW solar, 12 MWh storage. Redflow to build 20 MWh redox-flow battery in California. And more.
Caltech researchers beam solar from space
Caltech’s space solar program began in 2011 when philanthropist Donald Bren donated more than $100 million in support of the project. In the first demonstration of solar energy beamed to earth, his vision is becoming reality.
Redflow to build 20 MWh redox-flow battery in California
Redflow, an Australian redox-flow battery manufacturer, will build one of the world’s largest zinc-based battery energy storage systems in the United States, after signing a multi-million-dollar deal with the California Energy Commission.
Sunrise brief: California targets over 400% growth in clean energy by 2045
Also on the rise: New standard for ultra-low carbon solar modules released. Terrain-following tracker with a pneumatic twist. And more.
California targets over 400% growth in clean energy by 2045
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted this target, which would achieve a 100% clean electricity supply, leading to 148 GW of renewable energy buildout in two decades.
