Amazon launches solar technician training course
In partnership with StrataTech Education Group, the company offers a pre-paid tuition for a 10-week technician course.
Long Duration Energy Storage funding opportunity for up to $350 million
U.S. Department of Energy announced a funding opportunity for demonstration projects capable of delivering electricity for 10 to 24 hours or more.
Longroad Energy receives notice to proceed to begin construction of 152 MW Three Corners Solar
Three Corners Solar will become the largest solar facility in Maine upon completion by early 2024.
Sunrise brief: Visualizing the remarkable progress of solar energy
Also on the rise: PEG racking system survives near-direct 120 mph hurricane hit in Cuba. EIA study finds high solar penetration states showed resiliency to major power outages. And more.
The role of solar in the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 sets aside $369 billion to decarbonize the economy and respond to climate change. pv magazine USA’s Anne Fischer and Ryan Kennedy report on the boost the landmark legislation is expected to provide to solar and battery deployment and manufacturing.
Altus Power increases portfolio by 100 MW, increasing revenue 51%
The commercial and industrial PV developer grew its portfolio over the last quarter by acquiring a 100 MW portfolio of assets in 5 states.
Visualizing the remarkable progress of solar energy
The last decade laid the foundation for solar to be a major energy source going forward. What will the next decade have in store?
TVA aims to build 100 MW solar installation on retired coal site in Kentucky
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) approved a $216 million program to explore turning the Shawnee Fossil Plant, a closed coal ash storage location, into a utility-scale solar project.
EIA study finds high solar penetration states showed resiliency to major power outages
The EIA study found that increasing solar states experienced outages of less than 102 minutes, while states with prohibitive markets for solar saw outages of more than 19 hours.
Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage SEIA code proposals for risk designation receive preliminary ICC approval
Also on the rise: Post-election, four states now poised to speed renewables deployment. Due to forced labor concerns, U.S. ports have blocked over 1,000 shipments of solar components. And more.
