Sunrise brief: EV battery manufacturing coming to America
Also on the rise: Grid forming inverter to stabilize microgrids. GAF Energy breaks groun on Texas solar roofing plant. And more.
Houston area 113 MW, $160 million solar project achieves financing
Monarch Private Capital announced it closed the tax equity investment in the Longbow Solar project, which is expected to reach operations this year.
GAF Energy breaks ground on Texas solar roofing plant
The Georgetown, Texas facility will provide hundreds of U.S.-based, clean energy jobs.
The growing demand for automation in demand response
Where do you find yourself in the pursuit and support of a wind and solar power grid?
Energy Vault and Jupiter Power partner for 220 MWh battery energy storage in Texas and California
The Jupiter Power battery energy storage systems will use Energy Vault Solutions’ proprietary system design and EVS’ Energy Management Software, both designed for optimal grid resiliency and economic energy dispatch.
Nine gigawatt solar manufacturing facility being scouted for Qcell module manufacturing
Qcells is communicating with officials in Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas to select a site for a nearly fully vertically integrated 9 gigawatt manufacturing facility
Quanex releases solar panel sealant for improved durability
The sealant helps delay power loss over a module’s lifetime and extends useful life by locking out moisture.
Sunrise brief: Solar investment tax credit to be extended 10 years at 30%, per Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: As Texans are asked to cut energy use amidst a heat wave, solar and batteries step up. Intersect Power places order for 2.4 GW of First Solar modules. And more.
As Texans are asked to cut energy use amidst a heat wave, solar and batteries step up
The Texas grid is having energy supply issues as heat waves cause energy demand to spike. Rooftop solar and energy storage offer relief for homeowners and the grid at large.
Electriq Power residential batteries beat the heat with backup power, smart time of use
A home battery paired with rooftop solar can provide backup power during rolling blackouts, shift power usage schedules to avoid peak demand charges, among other benefits.
