Utilities plan hydrogen power projects that crowd out renewables
Several utilities have proposed hydrogen-capable generating units in their resource plans, a research center reports. But hydrogen projects face hurdles such that they “may not work,” and they conflict with renewables, another research group says.
Report shows U.S. states and utilities easing into EVs
The number and scope of electric vehicle regulations and charging incentives are increasing.
The impact of semi-transparent solar modules on agrivoltaics yield
Researchers have conducted a field study across two growing seasons, growing different kinds of vegetables under three types of modules with 40%, 5%, and 0% transparency. Their work is the first replicated research experiment that evaluates module transparency in an irrigated vegetable field setting.
Terrasmart trackers now with hail stow feature
Terrasmart reports that the hail mitigation system uses cloud-based monitoring to automatically trigger optimum stow position to protect solar assets without requiring operator intervention.
Sunrise brief: Net metering hangs in the balance in New Hampshire
Also on the rise: GM signs agreement to match assembly plant power demand with solar. A new way to cool solar modules. And more.
Net metering hangs in the balance in New Hampshire
A group of interested parties, including the state’s utilities and the Granite State Hydropower Association, agreed on a settlement that calls for the rate to stay the same for two years.
GM signs agreement to match assembly plant power demand with solar
The automaker entered a 15-year, 180 MW solar power purchase agreement (PPA).
Largest U.S. homebuilder selects Streetleaf as solar streetlight vendor
D.R. Horton selected Streetleaf as a national vendor for its new home communities.
People on the move: Mayfield Renewables, First Solar, Meteomatics
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Northvolt closes Cuberg’s ops, shifts lithium-metal battery R&D to Sweden
Three years after acquiring U.S.-based Cuberg, Swedish battery maker Northvolt has decided to shut down the California unit and move future lithium-metal battery R&D to Sweden.
