Sunrise brief: Winners of pv magazine awards 2023
Also on the rise: U.S. House Energy Committee expresses outrage over solar sales tactics. Trends in U.S. grid-scale energy storage. And more.
People on the move: Tigo, NextEra, Origami Solar and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Texas solar project developer closes $185 million tax equity financing
Advantage Capital committed to invest in Sabanci Renewables’ 272 MW utility-scale solar project in Texas.
U.S. House Energy Committee expresses outrage over solar sales tactics
Committee sent a letter to Jigar Shah’s Loan Program Office asking questions about Sunnova’s sales tactics and customer support, in light of their recently granted $3 billion VPP guaranteed loans.
California is home to roughly 37% of U.S. electric vehicles
As of 2022, California hosted 27% of all U.S. EV charging stations. The number of EVs added is outpacing the number of charging locations deployed.
Trends in U.S. grid-scale energy storage
The IRA’s investment tax credit for energy storage along with increased utility adoption are critical drivers in the growth of energy storage; however, challenges remain in the build-out of the manufacturing of storage needed to support the U.S. goal of getting to net zero.
Sunrise brief: CubicPV announces $1 billion long-term silicon supply agreement
Also on the rise: 38% solar growth pushing wind-solar dynamic duo past coal in 2024. Next generation winning legal battles against fossil fuel policy. And more.
CubicPV announces $1 billion long-term silicon supply agreement
OCIM, a South Korean polysilicon manufacturer, will supply CubicPV with U.S.-compliant silicon for development of solar wafers.
38% solar growth pushing wind-solar dynamic duo past coal in 2024
The EIA is forecasting a notable shift in the U.S. energy mix: coal’s contribution to electricity generation is projected to decrease to just 15% of national consumption, while the combined output of wind and solar will surpass 16%.
Next generation winning legal battles against fossil fuel policy
A recent landmark decision in Montana is considered a game changer, marking a turning point in efforts to save the planet from the devastating effects of fossil fuel use.
