Sunrise brief: Convalt Energy wins approval for a 700 MW solar module production plant
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar wins a big energy storage bid, report makes a case for lots more rooftop solar in California, and Babcock & Wilcox will market a 100-hour, 135 MW energy storage technology.
SEIA issues a call to action to advocate for the Biden infrastructure bill
SEIA offered a roadmap for grassroots involvement in what it called its ‘Hot Solar Summer’ initiative as the infrastructure bill makes its way through Congress.
Federal clean energy standard ‘one of the best ways’ to reach decarbonization goals, report says
A meta-analysis of seven studies that model clean energy policy packages highlights the “profound benefits and feasibility” of achieving 80% clean electricity by 2030.
In high tide or low tide, solar plus storage by your side
With apologies to Bob Marley, we take a look at a solar-powered yacht that represents part of a larger push to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Sunrise brief: SEIA outlines solar priorities in the federal infrastructure bill
Also on the rise: Jinko Solar and Maersk agree to work to ease shipping bottlenecks; and House and Senate bills target interstate rights-of-way for clean energy development, EV charging, and high-speed internet.
San Diego Community Power inks solar + storage deal with BayWa r.e.
The not-for-profit entered a 90 MW solar, 70 MW storage, 20-year power purchase agreement to be developed and serviced by BayWa r.e.
Siemens and Malta team up to develop scalable energy storage technology
The two will design turbomachinery components to support long-duration energy storage systems that could scale over time to the gigawatt range.
Solar 101: Accessorize your rooftop PV with batteries, panels, and EV chargers
Rooftop solar is just the start, as energy storage, smart electrical panels, and EV chargers enter the mainstream for solar owners. Here’s a guide to matching your solar array with some of the most popular accessories.
Improving solar cells by tackling noise
Researchers used noise measuring devices to identify physical processes within solar cells that cause energy loss and lower efficiency.
People on the Move: Enovix, Edison Energy, Community Energy, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
