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Preventing cyberattacks on distributed energy resources

As cyber risks rise with increasing deployment of distributed energy resources, the government and industry are defining the steps needed to ensure cybersecurity.

Sunrise brief: Idaho utility plans to slash rooftop solar net metering 60%

Also on the rise: Canada introduces major investment tax credits for clean energy. A majority of new solar panels will retain 80% production after 30 years. And more.

Brookfield Renewable highlights 10 GW, three-year solar, storage and wind project development pipeline

BEP’s three recent corporate acquisitions bring together close to 25 GW of development-stage assets.

Westbridge Renewable receives approval for 378 MW Georgetown solar plus storage facility

The 278 MW Solar PV and 100 MW energy storage system is permitted and licensed for construction.

Lithium battery triggers New York high-rise fire

The New York City authorities have determined that a lithium battery in an unspecified micromobility device triggered a recent high-rise fire that injured dozens in Manhattan.

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A majority of new solar panels will retain 80% production after 30 years

A five-year Sandia Labs study of new solar module degradation found that 13 of 23 tested module types would have effective lifetimes exceeding 30 years.

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Idaho utility plans to slash rooftop solar net metering 60%

An independent study found critical issues with Idaho Power’s analysis of the value of rooftop solar and says it fails to quantify important benefits of distributed solar that are known and measurable.

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GameChange Solar launches mounting system for east-west oriented solar parks

GameChange Solar designed its new fixed-tilt racking system to maximize module density, with a ground coverage ratio of up to 98%. The systems costs $0.039/W in the United States and $0.029/W in other markets, for a typical 105 mph wind load.

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New York Governor Hochul announces $319 million dry pump facility

This investment helps secure domestic supply chains for an essential component in the solar cell manufacturing process.

CSA Group opens EV, energy storage testing and standards facility

Ohio-based testing and certification facility to provide services to energy storage and EV equipment manufacturers.

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