Best practices in state’s energy storage policies
A recent report from the Clean Energy States Alliance highlights best practices, identifies barriers, and underscores the need to expand state energy storage policymaking to support decarbonization in the United States.
Developers launch third N.J. superfund solar facility
The 17 MW Holland, N.J. facility, developed by CEP Renewables, uses fixed-tilt axis solar arrays and was built in two phases on the site of a decommissioned paper mill complex abandoned in the 1990s.
Sunrise brief: Energy justice, LMI solar strike a chord at Intersolar North America
Also on the rise: Whole home backup solar battery, DC-to-DC electric vehicle charger debut at Intersolar. New Jersey steps ahead with clean energy initiatives. And more.
New Jersey commits to 100% clean energy by 2035
In addition to accelerating the state’s commitment to clean energy, the governor launched the process to adopt a clean cars initiative, which would require all new cars and light-duty truck sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and more.
Rapidly growing U.S. microgrid market achieves 10 GW in 2022
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.
Sunrise brief: If approved, Ohio solar plant could be largest in nation
Also on the rise: Bipartisan group files to repeal solar tariff moratorium. Town recoups $2.3 million in back taxes with solar on a landfill. And more.
Town recoups $2.3 million in back taxes with solar on a landfill
CEP Renewables installs nearly 60,000 solar panels on former municipal landfill, transitioning previously unusable land into revenue-generating, clean energy asset.
Sonoco turns on 1 MW rooftop solar array at New Jersey warehouse
As part of its 2022 sustainability report, the company has reviewed energy efficiency and renewable energy resources such as solar generation across 300 global manufacturing centers.
Upswing in PJM interconnection costs amid energy transition, report says
Huge growth in interconnection requests along with lengthy reviews and high project withdrawal rates motivated PJM to create a “first-ready, first-served” approach in 2022, Berkeley Lab notes.
Sunrise brief: Researchers develop solar-powered waste-to-fuel system
Also on the rise: Community solar on New Jersey self-storage facility benefits low-income residents. Solar4America begins module production at California factory with wafer plans announced. And more.
