U.S. energy storage market set for take off
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is set to ignite the energy storage market in 2024, as analysts expect up to 65 GW/260 GWh of projects through 2026. The outlook is for battery project sizes to increase as the pipeline takes shape.
California’s new net metering policy brings batteries into the forefront
While NEM 3.0 is expected is to slash the rate paid for solar energy sold back to the grid, batteries can help maintain the value of solar. The next wave of clean technology adoption, however, must seek non-lithium batteries and take advantage of new safe and affordable chemistries.
Sunrise brief: Solar-powered sports stadiums on the rise
Also on the rise: Duke Energy to cut jobs following Q4 loss. $2 billion loan for battery material gigafactory. And more.
Redwood secures $2 billion DOE loan to manufacture battery materials in U.S.
The new battery materials gigafactory in Nevada will produce materials to support the manufacture of 1 million electric vehicles annually.
Duke Energy reports Q4 loss, pending job cuts
Duke’s five-year capital plan of $65 billion is focused on energy transition investments, which it says is a considerable increase over previous budgets, while its current budget removes almost $3 billion of capital it would have invested into the utility solar and distributed generation business.
SEPA survey shows utilities’ favored approaches to become carbon-free
The Smart Electric Power Alliance survey reports utilities’ progress on actions that can support the deployment of solar, wind and storage.
The top five U.S. sports stadium solar adopters
As we enter Super Bowl weekend, pv magazine looks at how the National Football League and other major league sports adopt solar.
Sunrise brief: Nextracker announces IPO pricing
Also on the rise: SnapNrack introduces solar mount that attaches to modulee bfore roof. IRA spurs 101K clean energy jobs in first six months. And more.
Energy efficiency specialist expands into rooftop solar for Connecticut nursing home
Budderfly, a Connecticut energy-as-a-service company, is reviewing new solar offerings with Ryders Health, Sonic and Subway restaurants.
SnapNrack introduces solar mount that attaches to module before roof
The TopSpeed solar mount begins installation on the ground, limiting time spent on the roof.
