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.
Get what you pay for with high-efficiency PV modules
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has calculated the price premium that solar developers will swallow in return for the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) savings offered by the latest generation of high-efficiency PV modules.
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.
SolSmart technical assistance program targets 1,000 leading solar communities by 2027
DOE SolSmart local government program adds new platinum-level designation, establishes new priorities around support for disadvantaged communities, extends its designation criteria, and more.
Renewables generation predictability can improve profitability
A study from the University of Adelaide shows how improved predictability can improve the operation of solar assets.
