Appalachian Power purchases Firefly Energy solar project in Virginia
Recurrent Energy completed the sale of the 150 MWac to Appalachian Power, the utility’s largest solar energy acquisition to date.
People on the Move: Solar Energy World, energyOrbit, Fusion Fuel Green, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Build Back Better Act is in urgent need of a new sales pitch
Also on the rise: GAF Energy jumps into Tesla’s market with solar roofing tiles. Residential solar and battery storage soared in 2021. Wallbox EV charger works in both directions. Ibredola files appeal with New Mexico supreme court. The 9,604 MW of new utility-scale solar reported by FERC for the first ten months of 2021 is the most ever added in the U.S. in a 10-month period.
Acquisition sought for four Texas solar projects with 690 MW combined capacity
Four projects in varying stages of development by Innovative Solar Solutions are available for immediate acquisition.
Renewables provide 2.5 GW of new generation capacity per month
Nearly 10 GW of new utility-scale solar were added through the first 10 months of 2021, a record amount of capacity additions over that time period.
Iberdrola-PNM merger rejected by regulators; notice of appeal filed with state Supreme Court
The merger, which received approval from five federal agencies and the Public Utility Commission of Texas, is intended to accelerate New Mexico’s clean energy future.
Build Back Better Act is in urgent need of a new sales pitch
Clean energy infrastructure is the answer: The time is now for the administration to pivot on messaging and to clearly define parts of the BBBA as clean energy infrastructure legislation.
Wallbox launches bidirectional home EV charger with blackout backup
Quasar 2 allows homeowners to charge and discharge their EV, home, and export to the grid. It also enables the use of a charged EV battery to isolate and power the home during blackouts.
GAF Energy launches Timberline nailable solar tile at CES 2022
Manufactured in a new facility in California, what sets the Timberline Solar roof system apart from others is that it directly integrates solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials.
Sunrise brief: Massachusetts regulators double solar program target from 1600 to 3200 MW
Also on the rise: Tennessee Valley Authority tries to block solar co-op in its territory. Advice for contractors on how to keep a long-term perspective in these uncertain times. New investor for one of largest solar projects in Indiana. CSP provider Heliogen debuts on the NYSE. Enphase acquisition of ClipperCreek launches company into fast-growing market for EV chargers. And more…
