The outstanding success of solar on new homes in California
Even before the new home solar mandate, California had achieved groundbreaking levels of solar adoption, largely due to policy and incentives, said report by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.
California utilities commission advised to block solar and storage microgrid application
In a move that was “shocking” to solar and storage provider Sunnova, the California Public Utilities Commission made yet another decision in favor of the investor-owned electric utility giants.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge announces record revenues in 2022
Also on the rise: The IRA will unleash community solar markets. Saltwater flow battery added to solar-on-canal project. And more.
Iron flow battery added to solar-on-canal project
The University of California, Merced has shown that up to 13 GW of solar capacity could be installed over California’s canals, which would require approximately 3 GW of energy storage.
Sunrise brief: Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America opens in Long Beach
Also on the rise: U.S. energy storage market set for take off. Solar turns brownfields into green wellsprings. And more.
Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America opens in Long Beach, Calif.
From February 14 to 16 approximately 6,000+ energy industry leaders and 300+ exhibitors will attend Intersolar and Energy Storage North America.
California’s new net metering policy brings batteries into the forefront
While NEM 3.0 is expected is to slash the rate paid for solar energy sold back to the grid, batteries can help maintain the value of solar. The next wave of clean technology adoption, however, must seek non-lithium batteries and take advantage of new safe and affordable chemistries.
Vanadium’s role in a just transition
The deployment of a vanadium flow battery at a fire station run by Native Americans illustrates the role that the energy storage technology can play in ensuring that nobody is disadvantaged by the shift away from fossil fuels.
Desert Quartzite solar-plus-storage plant gets greenlight from BLM
The utility solar project will result in capital investment of $1 billion and supply clean power to roughly 120,000 homes. The facility is expected to create more than 900 construction jobs and is expected to reach commercial scale operations by December 2024.
EV battery has 50% more energy density than traditional lithium-ion, 10-minute charge
A $32 million series B fund will support the buildout of a novel silicon anode electric vehicle battery.
