Fortescue launches battery pack manufacturing plant in Detroit
Australian mining and green energy major Fortescue plans to launch its manufacturing efforts in the United States by producing a high-voltage battery pack with up to 34 kWh capacity built around the company’s scalable battery module technology.
A look at next generation battery cells
The battery industry is experiencing a seismic shift with advancements in prismatic cell technology, led by companies like Cornex, which promise to reshape energy storage solutions.
Sunrise brief: J.P. Morgan and Capital One provide $260 million tax equity financing for solar project
Also on the rise: SolarEdge unveils inverters for smaller solar projects. Runergy Alabama partners with Solarcycle to supply glass and recycle modules. And more.
Illinois energy storage legislation may save ratepayers $30 per month
A pair of proposed bills aimed at improving grid reliability through installing distributed energy resources like rooftop solar is expected to save the electric bill payers $3 billion through 2050.
J.P. Morgan and Capital One provide $260 million tax equity financing for solar project
BrightNight secured funds for a 300 MW solar project in Arizona jointly owned with Cordelio Power.
Major battery energy storage system in Arizona supports Meta data center
Arizona’s newest and largest battery energy storage system (BESS) is part of a solar-plus-storage project that will supply Meta’s enormous energy needs for a new, 100% green energy-powered data center in the region.
Longi introduces 665 W HPBC photovoltaic modules
The Chinese PV manufacturer said its new module series has a power conversion efficiency of up to 24.8% and temperature coefficient is -0.26% per C.
Runergy Alabama partners with Solarcycle to supply glass and recycle modules
Solarcycle will supply at least 4 GW of glass partially made from recycled solar modules.
Sunrise brief: California installs 10 GW of utility-scale batteries
Also on the rise: Large utilities plan to replace only half their fossil generation by 2035. Californian city introduces temporary moratorium on battery storage sites. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
