Relectrify closes multi-million dollar round of funding
The company will use the funds to expand its team, as it looks to show off the innovation of its cell-level battery management system and inverter technology.
Terabase acquires First Solar’s “PlantPredict” performance monitoring software
The software adds to Terabase Energy’s digital platform for utility-scale solar project development, engineering, and monitoring.
DOE grants aim to drive down inverter costs, advance PV fire prevention tech
Several of the projects also aim for lower costs for PV module materials or PV racking, as well as for lower defect rates on module assembly lines.
Solar power is targeted most often when California orders curtailments
Around 5% of utility-scale solar production was curtailed in 2020. Policy leaders are using a number of tools to reduce this waste of renewable energy.
NV5 Global acquires Sage Renewable
The deal is expected to help NV5 Global expand in clean energy systems, electric vehicle fleets and infrastructure, and asset management.
Arizona approves energy storage incentives for Tucson Electric customers
Regulators also approved expanding the utility’s community solar program and make 10 MW of solar capacity available for subscription.
Soltage and Harrison street partner on a 20 MW community solar and PURPA portfolio
The partnership is the two companies’ second under Soltage’s Iris capital vehicle, and the two ultimately plan on deploying 450 MW of new distributed solar and storage projects across the United States together.
McDonald’s, eBay sign up to purchase solar from 345 MW Louisiana project
The two companies have signed on to purchase shares of the energy generated by Lightsource bp’s upcoming 345 MW Ventress Solar project.
Illinois Q2 residential solar installations are down nearly 90% compared to 2020
Just 313 small rooftop solar projects were completed statewide in Q2 2021, compared to 2,908 a year earlier, as the state remains in a perilous solar incentive limbo.
3D printers produce solid-state battery technology for EVs and other uses
California-based Sakuú Corp. has started work on a 2.5 MWh per year pilot facility to produce its 3D-printed solid-state battery tech.
