November election pivotal to clean energy momentum
A Wood Mackenzie report that a Republican victory in 2024 presidential election could put $1 trillion energy investment on the line and put pressure on states to step up.
Opposition stymies solar – sometimes
Strong growth in U.S. solar installations might suggest that solar has strong support but developers cite public opposition as a major challenge.
Renew Home launches with virtual power plant solution
Through the partnership of Google Nest Renew and OhmConnect, Renew Home, has a goal of expanding from 3 GW of electrical energy use to 50 GW by 2030.
DOE proposes ten “national interest” transmission corridors
Eight of the ten transmission corridors proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy would facilitate transmission between grid regions; one would expand transmission within the Mid-Atlantic’s PJM grid region; and one would expand transmission in the Northern Plains.
Sunrise brief: Earth Day celebrated with $7 billion solar funding announcement
Also on the rise: Soltec launches dual-row, single axis tracker. The role of energy storage systems in the electrification movement.
DOE aims for national collaboration to deploy advanced grid technologies
Advanced conductors and energy storage are among the technologies that have substantial potential to increase transmission capacity, says a Department of Energy “liftoff” report.
Allow solar developers to choose “connect and manage,” says DOE roadmap
To speed interconnection of utility-scale renewables and storage projects, a U.S. Department of Energy roadmap sets forth 35 solutions and proposes actions to implement the solutions. The roadmap was developed through a DOE stakeholder process known as i2X.
West Virginia Governor vetoes bill that would double allowable solar project size
House Bill 5528 would have lifted the limit on utility-scale solar project size from 50 MW to 100 MW.
DOE releases funds to streamline siting and permitting for renewables
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $22 million in funds under its Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program.
Amazon Web Services helps Duke Energy complete power flow studies in hours, not months
Adding residential solar or commercial-scale electric vehicle chargers on a utility’s distribution feeder may require the utility to conduct power flow calculations. Duke Energy can now complete those studies in hours, an Amazon executive said at a policy forum held by ACORE.
