Project update: Construction underway on the 100 MW/50 MWh Rabbitbrush Solar project
The project is Leeward Renewable Energy’s newest in Kern County. It will provide electricity for two California community choice aggregators.
Sunrise brief: Massachusetts regulators double solar program target from 1600 to 3200 MW
Also on the rise: Tennessee Valley Authority tries to block solar co-op in its territory. Advice for contractors on how to keep a long-term perspective in these uncertain times. New investor for one of largest solar projects in Indiana. CSP provider Heliogen debuts on the NYSE. Enphase acquisition of ClipperCreek launches company into fast-growing market for EV chargers. And more…
Heliogen nets $188 million in cash in business combination, added to NYSE
The concentrated solar power provider announced the completion of a business combination with Athena Technology Acquisition Corp.
Enphase celebrates the new year by entering the EV charging market
The completed acquisition of ClipperCreek launches Enphase Energy into the fast-growing market for electric vehicle charging systems.
Eolus sells California energy storage development project to Aypa Power
Cald is the first stand-alone battery energy storage system asset sold by Eolus.
500 MW solar + storage project plan altered following local resident feedback
Project developer, 8minute Solar Energy, recently altered its plans for the Aratina solar project after the County’s review and feedback from local residents indicated there was concern about neighbors’ views.
PV and energy storage expected to be 62% of U.S. capacity additions 2022-23
The U.S. is expected to add 78 GW generating capacity over the next two years, 49 GW of which is expected to be large-scale solar and energy storage.
NEM 3.0 erodes solar value, makes batteries essential, and weakens grid flexibility in California
Batteries are considered a necessary part of a residential solar array to achieve energy bill savings under the proposed changes of California’s NEM 3.0. But the way batteries are expected to be utilized as a result will be a loss for society.
Policy leads the way: Impactful action at the state level in 2021
While federal policy action (or inaction) grabs all the headlines, let’s look back at some of the most impactful state and local developments from 2021.
U.S. identified land that could support 100 GW of federal solar infrastructure
About 1,400 square miles of public land could be leased by the federal government for solar development, which would effectively double U.S. installed capacity. The Bureau of Land Management took a first step, approving 465 MW solar, 400 MW storage in California across two projects.
