RFP alert: New York Power Authority seeks proposals for 5.2 MW solar project
NYPA looking for proposals for solar installation at State University of New York at Oneonta, preferably with a battery energy storage system. A second, non-lithium long-duration energy proposal is sought.
Sunrise brief: Long-duration energy storage market to reach $223 billion in 20 years
Also on the rise: Solar recycling headquarters and research lab opens in Arizona. IRS pre-registration portal open for IRA elective pay and transferable credit
Five drivers of New York City solar energy expansion
Changing regulations, programs, and renewable energy targets are placing New York City on a path for increased solar buildout.
Seven community solar projects to deliver bill savings to low-income residents
Walmart, U.S Bancorp Impact Finance and Reactivate closed a tax equity transaction on the portfolio of solar projects in New York and Illinois.
April total eclipse to impact solar generation from Mexico to New England
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that areas in the totality, where the moon completely blocks the sun, will see a 100% loss in solar generation for the duration of the totality.
NYC solar mecca created by policies and incentives
At the close of 2023, the city passed a series of zoning amendments, as part of Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality’ initiative, which will relax burdensome zoning restrictions on solar development.
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.
