Price-responsive demand can accelerate renewable generation
With increasing adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps, whose demand can be flexible, “marrying” that trend with the upward trend of variable renewable generation “could accelerate both,” said a paper from the Energy Systems Integration Group.
Sunrise brief: Duke rooftop solar program sunsets, corporate solar rises
Also on the rise: Minnesota senate passes 100% clean energy standard. Annual investment in low-carbon energy transition exceeds $1 trillion. And more.
Minnesota senate passes 100% clean energy standard
The first clean energy standard passed in the nation this year, the Minnesota bill mandates a transition to 100% carbon-free energy by 2040.
Utility-scale updates on Texas 36 GW five-year solar path
Texas is set to take over as the highest-capacity solar state in the U.S., much of which will be represented by large-scale projects like the ones featured in this update.
A tale of two headlines – nine solar patents upheld, two discarded
Both SunSpec and Tigo have suggested victory in a recently ruled patent case, though SunSpec showed some concern.
Window mini-split air conditioner company secures Series A funding
Gradient’s first generation heat pump heating and cooling system is available for preorder, and ships this summer.
Duke rooftop solar program sunsets, corporate solar rises
A popular five-year $62 million program in North Carolina to boost rooftop solar has ended, while a large customer renewable power contract program has been expanded to 4 GW.
Annual investment in low-carbon energy transition exceeds $1 trillion
Defying supply chain disruptions, and macroeconomic crises, global investment in low-carbon energy transition jumped 31% in 2022, drawing level with fossil fuels.
Solar development partnership supports Tribal communities and corporate ESG goals
Former Tesla project manager joins Seneca Solar to integrate the program management expertise of Seneca with AEDG’s growing portfolio.
Brookfield Renewable nearly doubles development business to 110 GW from 62 GW
Post-IRA, the global renewable energy developer is moving forward development projects in the U.S., which increases the growth prospects of its renewable development businesses.
