Congress can influence TVA to add renewables, trade groups say
Transmission planning by the federally owned utility TVA can bring more low-cost solar and wind power to customers, and Congress can guide the utility in that direction, says a report from two renewables trade groups.
Sunrise brief: Battery anode AD/CVD case moves forward, threatening to double U.S. battery costs
Also on the rise: Washington State solar recycling mandate..Churches become solar-plus-storage resilience hubs in Louisiana. And more.
GE Vernova brings its solar inverter manufacturing home to the U.S.
The utility-scale inverters will be manufactured at GE Vernova’s Pittsburgh facility as part of a $10 million investment.
Battery anode AD/CVD case moves forward, threatening to double U.S. battery costs
The United States International Trade Commission has affirmed it will move forward with antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, which may lead to tariffs as high as 920% on a critical battery material.
Dynamic line ratings: A smart business decision
Dynamic line ratings allow operators to optimize existing infrastructure by adjusting transmission limits in real-time based on environmental conditions, thereby reducing the need for costly upgrades, minimizing service interruptions and facilitating the integration of clean energy resources.
Washington State solar recycling mandate
With the state’s new recycling policy set to take effect in six months, Washington’s solar industry is grappling with its implications.
Churches become solar-plus-storage resilience hubs in Louisiana
To help save lives when a hurricane strikes, churches in Louisiana are installing solar-plus-storage so they may provide essential services during a power outage.
Sunrise brief: How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
Also on the rise: Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State. Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway. And more.
How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
The average cost of an 11 kW rooftop solar installation after federal tax credits is $20,552, said marketplace operator EnergySage. What will your utility-provided electricity cost over the next 25 years?
Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway
Anthro Energy’s phase-change electrolytes reduce battery fire risk and can double cycle life.
