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A survey by Jabil and SIS International Research found that 88% of respondents are struggling to scale up production of energy storage systems to keep pace with heightened demand in the energy transition.

Suntuity Renewables announced plans to go public this week through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Beard Energy Transition Acquisition Corp.

High Impact Solar is planning on submitting applications for more than 65 projects for the anticipated Q3 2023 low-and-moderate income (LMI) communities adder, even though the developer has yet to see the application, founder John B. Wood said.

Driven by a rising demand for uninterrupted services, corporate ESG goals, and military resilience plans, Wood Mackenzie estimates the U.S. microgrid market has seen a 47% increase in solar and storage capacity in 2022 compared to 2017 levels.

The investment is expected to support the national build-out of the company’s 500 MW+ pipeline of renewables and energy storage projects.

Also on the rise: Lots of optimism about Build Back Better, ITC more at SEIA finance seminar. A pilot managed by Enel X will supply the Ontario grid with demand response loads from 14 sites. New solar trailer bus tags along in Munich. Solar Landscape completes final project under New Jersey’s community solar pilot program. Evolving requirements in the solar + storage industry–the first in a series. Comcast signs up for 250MW of Illinois solar.

The arrangement links colleges in a 20-year power purchase agreement that mirrors corporate-style renewable sourcing strategies.

pv magazine looks at the six New England states’ solar incentives, several of which rank among the top 10 best incentives in the nation.

The Vermont-based solar company’s acquisition expands its reach in residential and small commercial markets.

Legislators in Massachusetts are advocating for swift resolution in ongoing interconnection issues to help developing solar projects reach completion.