Sunrise brief: Nextracker delivers strong earnings amid market uncertainty
Also on the rise: Unleashing American Energy order will slow electric vehicle adoption in U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association calls for 700 GWh of U.S. energy storage by 2030. And more.
Maine’s new solar facilities feature agrivoltaics, U.S.-made racking
Two agrivoltaic solar facilities in Maine will provide the state with low-cost energy while bolstering the local agricultural industry.
Agrivoltaics business model analysis shows 16% to 43% return on investment
An analysis of sheep-raising and grazing costs indicates that breeding flocks yield higher overall profits, while purchasing and reselling a new flock each year may result in a higher return on investment due to reduced off-season upkeep costs.
Greenbacker secures nearly $1 billion for New York’s largest solar project
The funds will support a 674 MW solar project developed by Hecate Energy.
Tribal-procured RECs retire at Pinterest
Renewable energy credits procured by Tribal-owned Seneca Environmental and retired on behalf of Pinterest will be used to offset home electricity use for work-from-home employees.
Sunrise brief: U.S. electricity rates rise about 5% annually, outpacing inflation
Also on the rise: Half of distribution transformers are approaching end of life. Agrivoltaic pilot program announced in New Jersey. And more.
Agrivoltaic pilot program announced in New Jersey
Agrivoltaics co-locates solar with agriculture. The incentive program will provide its results to inform the design of a permanent agrivoltaic program.
Sunrise brief: The clean energy legacy of Jimmy Carter
Also on the rise: Snapshot of the 2024 solar industry. All I want for Christmas is an orchestra of energy storage. And more.
$11 million funding opportunity for solar that benefits wildlife and agriculture
The Energy Department’s Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits program will fund R&D, technical work and stakeholder engagement activities that promote compatibility of solar with the natural environment.
Sunrise brief: Ashtrom Group enters U.S. solar market with 300 MW utility-scale project
Also on the rise: Energy storage is a solved problem. Infinity sends fuel cell to NASA for lunar testing. And more.
