Hydronium-ion battery developed by Oregon State University
Scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) have developed the world’s first battery using Hydronium ions to carry its charge. OSU says that the development provides new options for the development of stationary batteries to store power generated from solar PV.
Vivint Solar reaches 100,000 customers
The residential solar installer has been getting back on its feet after the failed buy-out by SunEdison, including new offerings and expansion into new states.
New York solar grows 795% in five years (with charts)
The Empire State’s solar industry has attracted nearly $1.5 billion in private investment, putting its goal of producing 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 in reach.
SMA adds TSR-4 MLPE solution for residential solar
SMA America has launched its new Power+ Solution, combining the Sunny Boy US inverter with the TS4-R Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) platform, to optimize residential PV systems and ensure higher energy yields.
NEST iON to build battery R&D facility in Rochester
The facility will be sited at Kodak’s Energy Storage Hub at the Eastman Business Park in the Finger Lakes. The high-density lithium ion battery manufacturer also will add a pilot production line, expected to be on line in a few weeks.
First Solar goes all in on Series 6
The company took a significant hit in its Q4 results due to restructuring and impairments, as it shuts down lines and orders tools for the transition to its Series 6 modules.
100% by 2045 renewable energy bill introduced in California
The leader of the California Senate has introduced a bill that would put the state tied with Hawaii for the most aggressive renewable energy mandate in the nation, and one of the most aggressive in the world.
Florida Power & Light races to a solar future
After being part of a coalition that tried to slow third-party solar growth in the Sunshine State as recently as October, the state’s biggest utility announced plans to add eight new solar power plants by early next year.
Enphase finalizes $50m refinancing package
Extension of long-term loan facility with Tennenbaum Capital Partners used to pay-down Wells Fargo line of credit and support Enphase’s expansion efforts for its home energy solution.
Indiana solar industry blasts Senate committee on anti-net-metering bill
After the Indiana Senate passed SB 309 out of committee last Thursday, the Indiana Distributed Energy Alliance delivered a blistering letter to the Utilities Committee chair, saying the bill’s author misrepresented the intent of his bill to obscure his real goal – eliminating net-metering from the state.
