Solar for extreme Arctic conditions
US researchers have installed a pilot 4.3 kW solar system at Oliktok Point, Alaska, north of the Arctic Circle. They want to determine which PV system designs and technologies are most efficient in extremely cold climates with limited sunlight.
Berkeley Lab report on U.S. residential solar adoption shows shifting income and demographic trends
New data from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab shows growing solar adoption by less affluent households and disadvantaged communities.
50 states of solar incentives: Mississippi
The Magnolia State, with the lowest per-capita income in the country, has been slow to embrace renewables as it remains dependent on natural gas and nuclear power.
People on the Move: Argonne, PosiGen, Mortenson and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Off-grid solar plus storage EV chargers to be deployed by Puerto Rico government
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar reports strong quarterly results. Virtual power plant provider raises $120 million. And more.
NREL updates interactive chart of solar cell efficiency
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released a new, interactive version of its research cell efficiency chart for a range of PV technologies.
Oklahoma utility petitions state to purchase power from 1 GW solar and wind portfolio
The AEP subsidiary awaits approval to add the $2.47 billion project portfolio.
Building renewables emits carbon, building them faster emits far less
Nothing is free, not even renewable energy. A study by Columbia University’s Climate School traces the carbon emissions needed to build renewable energy, and demonstrates how the faster we build, the less emissions will be embodied in our renewable infrastructure.
Swell Energy raises $120 million to expand deployment of virtual power plants
The funding will support existing VPP development and the deployment of an additional 200 MWh of contracted capacity.
Sunrise brief: Canadian Solar business inks battery deal with UBS
Also on the rise: Michigan’s regulator appears friendlier to solar. Canadian Solar’s battery business inks a large supply agreement for a global investor. And more.
