Scale Microgrids acquires 500 MW of distributed solar projects
The company purchased distributed solar and storage projects across the United States, including in New York and California.
Solar workers furloughed days after unionizing
EmPower Solar executives have furloughed 21 workers citing a market slowdown. Furloughed team members say that these firings are retaliation for a pro-union vote taken just one week earlier by 49 workers.
NYC area energy storage developer nets $225 million investment
Following the investment round from Manulife Investment Management, NineDot Energy has now secured a capital base of $400 million.
RFI alert: Solar and storage opportunities in New York
NYPA is seeking responses from private sector renewable developers, contractors, and companies interested in collaborating on solar energy, wind and battery energy storage projects.
Sunrise brief: SunPower warns business may go under
Also on the rise: Waaree Energies to build 5 GW solar cell and module factory in Texas. Who’s on top of the residential solar-plus-storage market? And more.
Sunrise brief: Enphase to lay off 10% of workforce
Also on the rise: Longi announces 27.09% efficiency for heterojunction back contact solar cell. Two New York landfill solar projects become operational. And more.
Two New York landfill solar projects become operational
Catalyze announced that two solar projects in Lancaster, New York commenced operation, one of which serves Finger Lakes Health through a community solar agreement.
Brenmiller Energy commissions thermal energy storage demonstration project
The company’s thermal energy storage demonstration system at the State University of New York in Purchase uses crushed rocks to store energy from renewables or the grid.
Sunrise brief: Hail to blame for more than half of solar facility loss claims
Also on the rise: Four community solar projects to serve LMI residents in New York City area. U.S. Virgin Islands cover 30% of electricity needs with six solar-plus-battery facilities. And more.
Four community solar projects to serve LMI residents in New York City area
Ampion partners with UGE on four rooftop community solar projects with approximately half the electricity generated reserved to help low- to moderate-income residents save on electricity bills
