Sunnova forges two new partnerships with home energy financers
The residential solar and energy storage “adaptive services” provider partnered with EV charging and home energy financers.
Can the grid cope with the surge in electricity demand?
The grid needs to modernize to meet a booming demand for electricity, which is only predicted to grow even further in coming years. IEC Standards are key to help with the transition.
California state grant advances 2 GWh iron flow battery deployment plans
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s long-duration battery energy storage project in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc. has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate the capability of iron flow battery technology.
AI-enabled solar installation robot
Maximo the robot will soon help to construct the 2 GW Bellefield solar project in California.
Sunrise brief: U.S. Bureau of Land Management advances over 6 GW of solar projects
Also on the rise: U.S. clean energy tax credit market to reach $25 billion in 2024. Six states offer grants to help local governments automate solar permitting. And more.
U.S. clean energy tax credit market to reach $25 billion in 2024
A mid-year report from tax credit marketplace Crux showed that deal volume is expected to come in higher than previously expected at $20 to $25 billion this year.
U.S. Bureau of Land Management advances over 6 GW of solar projects
Once complete, the projects would generate enough electricity to power roughly 2 million homes.
Community solar needs to embrace urban rooftops and brownfields
RE+ Mid-Atlantic solar conference panel: While developers prefer greenfield projects, state regulators target other project sites.
Reactive power management key to advancing grid stability
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA-PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art practices, best practices, and recommendations for managing reactive power amidst the growing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The article describes the regulatory frameworks and practical applications, underscoring the essential role of reactive power management in maintaining a stable and efficient power grid.
Six states offer grants to help local governments automate solar permitting
Solar trade groups in Washington, Colorado and Minnesota advocated for grant programs to speed permitting for rooftop solar, using software such as SolarAPP+. Three other states also offer grants, with two requiring automated permitting.
