Tesla rallies Powerwall owners to demonstrate how they can help power the Texas grid
In Texas ERCOT country where batteries cannot send power to the grid, Tesla filed a request for a rule change and has called on Powerwall owners to demonstrate capability by forming a Virtual Power Plant.
The making of a clean energy prosumer: Part one
Economist-at-large Ahmad Faruqui shares his personal journey through solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle ownership in California.
Sunrise brief: What are upfront and lifetime costs of heat pumps?
Also on the rise: Borrego sells development business, including 8.4 GW solar pipeline. Trackers in uneven terrain. 50 states of solar incentives: Pennsylvania. Storage and robots at Intersolar Europe 2022.
Pivot Energy to develop 41 MW portfolio of community solar for LMI households in Colorado
The portfolio, awarded by Xcel Energy, is anticipated to provide access to affordable, clean energy to thousands of households throughout the state.
Borrego sells development business, including 8.4 GW solar pipeline
The company announced it will spin-off and sell its development arm to ECP, along with its project pipeline of 8.4 GW solar, 6.4 GW/25 GWh of energy storage.
Texas utility adds 300 MW of solar to energy mix
CPS Energy, serving San Antonio, is increasingly powering its operations with energy generated through the power of Texas sunlight.
Trackers vs. the elements, part one: tackling uneven terrain
In this three-part series, pv magazine will highlight some of the major obstacles faced when developing solar installations on single-axis tracker and see the different approaches that players in the industry are taking to neutralize each issue.
50 states of solar incentives: Pennsylvania
The pv magazine tour of solar incentives takes us to Pennsylvania, where natural gas plays a significant role in energy exports, and solar takes a backseat. What needs to change?
Sunrise brief: Incentives drive solar adoption among low- to middle-income residents
Also on the rise: National Grid, Convergent Energy + Power partner on solar and storage for no-wire resiliency. Bank of America banks on Electrify America EV charging. Nextracker, Silicon Ranch reach 1.5 GW supply agreement. And more.
What are upfront and lifetime costs of heat pumps?
The “all electric” movement is shining new light on heat pumps. A recent survey looks at their costs in terms of replacements for heating and air conditioning systems.
