PV-driven hydraulic hydro storage may hit $0.022/kWh LCOE in the U.S.
An international study has demonstrated that utility-scale solar PV paired with hydraulic hydro storage (HHS) could reach an LCOE as low as $0.022/kWh in select U.S. regions. The system could provide GWh-scale, cost-competitive, and highly reliable long-duration storage, capable of powering large commercial districts with minimal environmental impact.
Bluetti launches new EnergyPro 13K energy storage system in the U.S.
The new more modular system for homes and small businesses starts at $7,919, with some added bonuses before April 24.
New pilot program from kWH Analytics will reward hail-ready solar projects with lower insurance costs
The program will launch in collaboration with Nextpower and feature data sharing for asset owners who employ the latter company’s NX Horizon trackers with Hail Pro technology. kWh Analytics says additional technologies and practices will enable future savings.
Inverter-based resource performance history leads to regulatory change
Three new NERC Standards — PRC-028, 029 and 030 — are designed to improve grid reliability
Maxeon filing reveals the company has applied for restructuring in Singapore court
Company statements in the filing indicate it will seek an arrangement between itself and creditors that may allow it to survive “as a going concern.”
People on the move: Swift Current Energy, Greenskies, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Vote Solar testimony urges North Carolina to adopt distributed storage over gas
Regulatory filing highlights 400 MW of untapped battery capacity in Duke Energy’s long-term resource plan.
Heat dome and high pressure boost southern U.S. solar as polar vortex clouds the north
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that last month North America saw a stark solar divide, with southern regions like northeastern Mexico, southeastern Texas, and much of California experiencing 20–25% above-average irradiance, while Canada, the Great Lakes, and the northeastern U.S. faced persistent cloudiness and below-normal solar conditions. This contrast was driven by high-pressure systems and a southwestern heat dome in the south versus a polar vortex bringing cold air and storms to the north.
Maine becomes third state to pass plug-in solar legislation
The Pine Tree State joins Utah and Virginia in advancing a law that establishes rules for small plug-in solar generation devices.
FlexGen moves to expand offerings with acquisition of Clean Energy Services
The move will see CES added as a subsidiary of the parent company, enabling continuation of service to existing customers and opportunities for expansion.
