Quantum-based energy management method for PV-powered buildings
Scientists from Cornell University combined quantum computing with model predictive control to manage the energy of two PV-equipped university buildings. Compared to deterministic approaches, the quantum strategy achieved a 6.8% improvement in energy efficiency and an annual reduction of 41.2% in carbon emissions.
Solar grazing supports healthier soil, food for sheep, study finds
Solar sheep grazing helps to create a beneficial dual-use environment, found American Solar Grazing Association in a two-year study conducted at 31 different solar sites.
New York redirects surplus solar funds after 10 GW distributed solar goal
NYSERDA will reinvest 36% of the surplus ($150 million) back into the NY-Sun program on the condition that the funds be used for solar projects that directly benefit low-income customers.
People on the move: Electric Power Engineers, OneEthos, SunHydrogen and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance, plus the job opening of the week.
New York’s largest solar power plant moves forward
The 500 MW Cider Solar project received the first permit of its kind issued by the New York Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Transmission.
Budgetary hurdles stall progress, equity on New York solar incentives
With New York’s budget in overtime, Gov. Hochul will soon decide whether to make the state’s solar tax credits more progressive.
People on the move: Fluence Energy, Sunnova, EMerge Alliance and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance, plus the job opening of the week.
New York Power Authority acquires its first fully owned solar project
The New York Renewable Energy Development Holdings Corporation will construct and operate the 20 MW Somers Solar project in Fort Edward, New York.
Thin-film solar patents, manufacturing equipment listed for sale
A cancelled factory led to the sale. The solar cells produced by the equipment are “game-changing tech at liquidation values,” said the seller.
New York legislation aims to simplify residential solar permitting
The New York Senate and House bills require municipalities adopt automated permitting for residential solar installations.
