Sunrise brief: California advances flexible demand that can absorb renewable power
Also on the rise: Google invests in 800 MW solar project in Illinois. PV systems can now support grid as fossil fuels decline. And more.
California advances flexible demand that can absorb renewable power
With flexible demand appliance standards for pool controls set to take effect in California next year, the state is now developing standards for electric storage water heaters, to be followed by standards for five more types of appliances.
Solar+storage microgrids to provide reliability for Northern California tribes
Solar-plus-storage microgrids to be built, owned and operated by three tribes in Humboldt County, California are expected to reduce outages by 90% at a lower cost than undergrounding power lines.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: Senate committee approves bill to improve permitting of energy projects
Also on the rise: Bill aims to cut 45X tax credits for Chinese solar makers. Battery fire shuts down California highway. And more.
Battery fire shuts down California highway
A utility-scale battery delivery overturned on a highway after the truck carrying the batteries collided with a car, overcorrected, tipped to the side and dumped its cargo, leading to a fire that lasted more than 24 hours.
8 GW of solar-plus-storage at resilience hubs in California could save lives
Solar and storage at almost 20,000 community sites across California could help protect its population during power outages, especially during heat and smoke events, a study found.
Sunrise brief: California state grant advances 2 GWh iron flow battery deployment plans
Also on the rise: Massive 900 MW solar project designed to preserve agricultural land. AI-enabled solar installation robot. And more.
California state grant advances 2 GWh iron flow battery deployment plans
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s long-duration battery energy storage project in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc. has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate the capability of iron flow battery technology.
AI-enabled solar installation robot
Maximo the robot will soon help to construct the 2 GW Bellefield solar project in California.
