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
People on the move: Omnidian, kWh Analytics, Kore Power and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
RFP alert: New York seeks “expedited” solar
As part of the state’s recently launched ten-point plan to speed up the deployment of renewable energy, New York has released an RFP to maintain momentum toward its clean energy goals, with project awards imminent. Initial applications are due in ten days.
New York State hits a milestone with 2 GW of community solar installed
This top community solar market has a total of 5 GW of distributed solar and another 3.3 GW in development.
Monitoring software may increase New York State’s grid capacity
Sustainable energy company Avangrid Inc. announced a pilot project with LineVision Inc. that explores increasing New York’s current transmission capacity through monitoring software.
DOE seeks state-backed clean energy projects for up to 80% loans
A U.S. Department of Energy official explained how clean energy projects in many states, if they win a state grant or equity investment, can also access federal loan support. Either states or project developers can take the first step toward securing loan support.
BESS thermal events: What to know and what to expect
Recent thermal events have demonstrated that to benefit from these systems, we need to ensure that there is a greater understanding of potential issues that should be considered with BESS installations.
Sunrise brief: California rooftop solar policy struggles serve as warning to nation
Also on the rise: Shoals posts 48% year-over-year growth in record quarter. Strategies to deploying solar in underserved communities. And more.
