Senate passes debt ceiling bill in mixed bag for energy and environment
Tucked into the bill were provisions to speed permitting for energy projects, undoing core elements of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
BrightNight developing 2 GW Bluegrass solar portfolio
The company is building a strong renewable power presence and partnerships in the Bluegrass State as its utilities remove 1.5 GW of coal generation from the grid.
Minnesota PUC finds energy justice relevant to Xcel’s ratemaking process
Coalition of advocates urged PUC to address racial and wealth disparities in bill affordability, and they continue to push for more progress.
Maxeon claims 24.7% efficiency for IBC solar module
Maxeon said it has achieved a 24.7% efficiency rating for a full-scale Maxeon 7 solar panel using its interdigitated back contact technology. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) confirmed the result.
Lightsource bp raises financing for 368 MW pollinator and bird-friendly projects
Investment brings economic growth and environmental benefits to Indiana and Louisiana communities, leverages Inflation Reduction Act’s advantages for made-in-America products
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar deployment to grow 40% this year, remains lowest-cost option
Also on the rise: Nickel-zinc battery systems paired with hydrogen, EV charging. Solar modules removed from California Target facility meet sustainable end of life. And more.
Solar modules removed from Target facility in California meet sustainable end of life
An outdated solar installation was decommissioned and recycled in a partnership between Solarcycle, PowerFlex, and Decom Solar.
U.S. solar deployment to grow 40% this year, remains lowest-cost option
U.S. solar deployment is set for takeoff over the next two years, with the full effect from the Inflation Reduction Act being noticed by 2025, said the International Energy Agency.
Optimus Energy eyes commercial solar, EV charging expansion in Georgia
The Florida-based developer sees Georgia Power’s service territory as its target market for new commercial and industrial solar projects and EV charging systems.
Open source data can unlock the power of microgrids
A report from the Linux Foundation examines how open source shared data can increase access, improve standardization, and improve efficiencies.
