Finding a renewables project site in ERCOT by considering “the shift factor”
For renewable energy developers, finding a site in Texas can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack due to grid constraints, environmental concerns, and other factors. Help is now available, as Sultan Ennab, of Electric Power Engineers (EPE), explains, with reference to the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. signs $230 million+ tax credit transfer deal with Schneider Electric
The U.S. manufacturer of personal care products will fund four new battery energy storage projects, supporting its decarbonization goals as well as grid resiliency.
SEG’s Houston factory helps manufacturer grow its U.S. market share
SEG Solar CEO Jim Wood says automation and access to growing markets are the company’s strategy for profitably producing PV modules in the U.S.
Solar recycler approved for National PV Recycling Program
Solar Energy Industries Association added SolarPanelRecycling.com to its list of approved vendors for recycling program.
Flexible interconnection at far lower cost and nearly twice the speed
Substantial cost and time savings are possible with flexible “connect and manage” interconnection of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, two studies have found.
Nestlé invests in 326 MW Texas solar project
The Stampede solar project also includes 86 MW of battery energy storage.
TMEIC announces 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas
The Japan-headquartered manufacturer plans a 144,000 square foot U.S. facility.
Nevados trackers to qualify as domestic content in 2025
Nevados reports that it will soon be taking orders for its domestic content All Terrain Trackers that it says will fully comply with both Treasury’s new elective safe harbor and pre-existing direct cost requirements, helping developers qualify for a 10% domestic content tax credit, which is in addition to the 30% base investment tax credit.
Most states with renewables targets are meeting them
Nearly all states with a renewable portfolio standard have met or nearly met their current standard. Four states have yet to meet their solar carve-out requirements.
Sage Geosystems begins construction of 3 MW geothermal storage facility for ERCOT grid
Company draws on oil and gas drilling tech to get renewable energy from dry rock formations.
