Multnomah County, Oregon powers up new library with 188 kW solar installation
The installation, featuring Qcells modules, CPS inverters and Sunmodo racking, is the latest in a series of Portland-area library buildings powered by solar panels.
Oregon Department of Energy announces $1.1 million in re-purposed funding for solar and storage rebates
The one-time funding, which comes from administrative savings and canceled or incomplete rebate projects from prior rounds, will become available to homeowners and low-income service providers on June 15, 2026.
Western grid enters new era as CAISO launches Extended Day-Ahead Market
The May 1 go-live of the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) marks the first time Western utilities can coordinate large-scale solar and storage resources 24 hours in advance, a move projected to significantly slash curtailment and boost regional reliability.
Inside Portland’s experiment that turned interconnection limits into a microgrid blueprint
A market-rate, subsidy-free solar-plus-storage microgrid in downtown Portland highlights how grid-forming buildings can overproduce clean power, island during outages and work around strict interconnection limits.
State legislatures consider bills to speed solar project deployment
Bills have been introduced in several states to address barriers to renewable energy deployment ahead of upcoming deadlines to qualify for federal tax credits.
Amazon acquires 1.2 GW Sunstone solar project from bankrupt Pine Gate Renewables
A federal judge approved the asset sale this week following a bankruptcy auction for the Oregon solar and storage site.
RUTE SunTracker opening cattle grazing land to solar power
The company deploys first commercial tracking system with a 13-ft. clearance hardened against wind and beef.
ZincFive unveils BC 2 AI battery system for both AI and traditional IT loads
The new nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery cabinet provides support for high-intensity AI pulses while also offering traditional IT backup within a compact footprint.
Portland utility activates 1.9 GWh of battery energy storage
Portland General Electric announced the completion of three new battery projects adding 475 MW / 1.9 GWh of dispatchable capacity to the grid.
Oregon takes aim at utility pushback against independent solar projects
The law aims to make utilities operate in line with the public interest by implementing incentives and penalties related to community solar, microgrids, and other types of clean energy generation.
