Sunrise brief: Venture capitalist sees billion-dollar opportunities for solar and storage innovators
Also on the rise: Novonix acquires stake in KORE Power, becomes supplier of graphite anode materials. A 3,000 foot long solar-equipped noise barrier to be constructed in Massachusetts. California Community Power members procure 69MW of long-duration storage. DOE announces initiatives and support to rapidly accelerate community solar deployment. Generac to participate in virtual power plant service for Southern California Edison. Hecate Energy’s 500MW Cider Solar Farm will be New York’s largest, once completed.
Massachusetts to install solar noise barrier along highway
The 3,000 foot long by 20 foot tall solar noise barrier is expected to generate 802,000kWh annually, or the equivalent of supplying 120 homes per year with electricity.
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…
Massachusetts regulators double SMART program capacity
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued an order expanding the SMART program from 1,600 to 3,200 MW of solar capacity, allowing 175 MW of stagnant solar to move ahead.
A provisional victory was scored for Massachusetts PV interconnection. What’s next?
pv magazine was joined by Borrego to discuss a recent provisional win for solar developers in the state, and how the future of interconnection costs may be distributed.
MIT and Google develop solar cell simulator
The differential physics-based software simulates how the change in a given input can change the cell’s power output, potentially paving the way for faster improvements in PV efficiency.
Startup Sunday: Haliburton backs flywheel energy storage
Also starting up: Haliburton funds a company capturing and using waste heat from solar panels, and nonprofit Native Renewables connects Navajo and Hopi families with solar power.
Solar project now powers five New England colleges
The arrangement links colleges in a 20-year power purchase agreement that mirrors corporate-style renewable sourcing strategies.
Competitive Power Ventures acquires 460 MW solar portfolio
Purchased from developer Belltown Power, the two projects are located in Illinois and Kentucky.
Focus on residential solar incentives: New England
pv magazine looks at the six New England states’ solar incentives, several of which rank among the top 10 best incentives in the nation.
