1100 GW solar and 1000 GW storage now await transmission interconnection
Solar, wind and battery storage accounted for nearly 95% of the capacity in transmission interconnection queues as of year-end 2023, based on preliminary data from Berkeley Lab, presented in a staff report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Potential effect of the 2024 solar eclipse on solar energy production
To compensate for potential loss of solar energy flowing to the grid, grid operators will have to be ready to rely on other sources to ensure grid stability, as was done during the 2017 and 2023 eclipse episodes.
People on the move: SunPower, University of Houston, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
People on the move: 247Solar, iSun, Earthrise Energy and more.
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: What happens to the IRA under a new administration?
Also on the rise: California has become rooftop solar and batteries NEM-esis. Renewable energy merger and acquisition opportunities for 2024. And more.
Primergy secures $588 million for 408 MW solar project in Texas
Microsoft entered a power purchase agreement for 100% of the plant’s production.
Sunrise brief: Top five solar states
Also on the rise: U.S. solar industry week in review. U.S. expected to outpace Europe in lithium-ion battery cells. And more.
The top five states for solar deployment in 2023
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released an overview of the top states for solar installation last year.
Sunrise brief: How to boost U.S. solar rooftop installations
Also on the rise: Bloom Energy teams up with Shell to look at large-scale hydrogen projects. A look at the great transformer shortage affecting U.S. utilities. And more.
