Oregon utility accelerates grid modernization with wireless networking
Portland General Electric plans to roll out wireless network coverage over the next five years, intended to improve grid reliability and support the integration of clean technologies.
Sunrise brief: Silicon cost per watt down 96% over last two decades
Also on the rise: Waste-to-hydrogen facility to fuel transportation in California. BP to construct 134 MW project in Ohio for Meta. And more.
RMI launches virtual power plant partnership with Google Nest and GM
VP3 Initiative will help catalyze potential for the rapid growth of virtual power plants.
The largest solar project in South Dakota begins construction
National Grid is developing the 128 MW facility and has secured a power purchase agreement with Basin Electric Cooperative.
SolarEdge home battery joins Sunnova energy-as-a-service offering
The DC-coupled battery offers efficiency improvements over traditional batteries, which require three power conversions.
Waste-to-hydrogen facility to fuel transportation in California
Chevron New Energies, Raven and Hyzon Motors team up to commercialize green waste-to-hydrogen production.
Women of clean energy honored with C3E Awards
By raising the visibility of role models for women in clean energy, the C3E Initiative is helping to attract more women to the field. Read about this year’s winners of the C3E Awards.
Silicon cost per watt down 96% over last two decades
Since 2004, the volume of polysilicon per watt is down by 87%, and the inflation adjusted price for polysilicon is also down by 76%.
BP to construct 134 MW Ohio project for Meta
Arche Solar is the first of BP’s fully-owned solar projects to begin construction, while previous projects were developed by 50:50 joint venture Lightsource BP.
Sunrise brief: Researchers develop solar-powered waste-to-fuel system
Also on the rise: Community solar on New Jersey self-storage facility benefits low-income residents. Solar4America begins module production at California factory with wafer plans announced. And more.
