Sunrise brief: North Carolina rulings dent rooftop solar value
Also on the rise: Over 500 MWh standalone battery storage facility enters operation in Texas. Connecticut commercial energy storage demand spurs government action. And more.
Spruce Power acquires residential solar portfolio across 10 states
The acquisition of SS Holdings 2017 brings Spruce’s contract base to over 72,000 systems.
North Carolina rulings dent rooftop solar value
Net metering payments were slashed while a new efficiency incentive was also unexpectedly rejected.
CleanCapital acquires 26.2 MW, 10-project solar portfolio
The Rhode Island projects range from 250 kW to 5.4 MW and include rehabilitated brownfield sites, landfills, and serve organizations like the YMCA and low-income housing authorities.
Over 500 MWh standalone battery storage facility enters operation in Texas
The battery is the largest merchant energy storage facility in the world. Wärtsilä Energy and Eolian LP partnered for the 200 MW grid-scale battery system.
Connecticut commercial energy storage demand spurs government action
The State of Connecticut launched a second round of energy storage incentives two years ahead of schedule due to strong commercial demand, after approving 46.4 MW/139.4 MWh of commercial projects in the state in the first round.
Temperature estimates for floating PV modules
Scientists from the United States and Brazil have developed four different ways to estimate the temperature of floating PV modules. They validated the models with temperature measurements from a floating solar plant in Brazil.
Community solar developer adds project debt for 24.8 MW newly completed projects
Oya Renewables secured $27.1 million in loan commitments from City National Bank and Greenprint Capital for the recently completed construction of 24.8 MW of community solar projects in western and northern New York state.
Sunrise brief: LG Energy Solution quadruples investment in U.S. battery manufacturing facility
Also on the rise: Silicon anode lithium-ion battery cell with 500 Wh/kg density. BIPV window coating maker seeks DOE loan guarantee. And more.
Silicon anode lithium-ion battery cell with 500 Wh/kg density
Amprius received third-party verification of the performance of its battery cell that offers high power density in a lightweight package.
