Gridpoint closes $75 million in funding
The company will use the funding to develop and optimize its technology platform that makes buildings smarter and more sustainable through data analytics, intelligent automation, and machine learning.
US EV battery manufacturer demonstrates 750+ mile range, raises $65 million
Michigan’s Our Next Energy (ONE) said it will use the funding led by BMW to accelerate R&D and build a US manufacturing facility.
EnergyBin and Good Sun team up to give solar modules a second life in underserved communities
Under the partnership, EnergyBin will use its exclusive member network to pull together solar equipment, monetary donations, and other resources, while Good Sun uses that equipment to bring solar to underserved communities.
Over 90 corporations and organizations commit to reducing carbon emissions through DOE program
DOE’s Better Climate Challenge calls on organizations to share details on how they are reducing carbon emissions, thus creating a pathway for others to follow.
Rackless, earth-mounted solar provider earns funding
Erthos secured a $17.5 million Series B from an investor who participated in the startup of Tesla and SpaceX. The utility-scale solar company has a 2.5GW project pipeline.
Solaria extends PowerXT 400 Series Premium solar panel warranty to 30 years
The warranty covers linear power, labor and workmanship.
Sunrise brief: Solar PV grows 26% again – stays exponential as it blows past 4% of US electricity in 2021
Also on the rise: Massachusetts issues request for proposals to develop a plan guiding the deployment of 10-20GW of solar power. Honeywell batteries deployed at Hecate Energy utility-scale solar and storage project. SEIA offers framework for siting community solar projects. A clunky tax credit system keeps vital incentives like the ITC and PTC from working the way Congress intended. Solar maintained its place as the country’s fastest-growing electrical resource, while widespread droughts caused hydropower to fall and coal saw a brief resurgence. Auxin antidumping case “an affront to the industry” said SOLV Energy CEO
US added 5.4GW of small-scale PV last year
Some northern states added as much small-scale PV per capita as the top states in the Southwest, taking advantage of solar irradiance in northern states that’s about 70% as high as that in the desert Southwest.
Solar Tsunami: Solar PV grows 26% again – stays exponential as it blows past 4% of US electricity in 2021
Solar continues its march to take over the US electricity system, as five states meet more than 10% of in-state demand with solar PV, while another six states more than doubled their solar generation.
Growing from three up to twenty gigawatts of solar power – Massachusetts seeks guidance
A request for proposals has been released to develop a plan guiding the deployment of 10-20GW of solar power by 2050 as the state seeks to fully decarbonize itself.
