50 states of solar incentives: Alaska
Alaska enjoys the same level of solar insolation as Germany, yet ranks 49th in the United States in terms of solar capacity installed. Launch Alaska is working to change that.
Exponential growth for long duration energy storage investment
A study by the Cleantech Group highlights the rise to $1.8 billion in investment in the technology. The U.S. Department of Energy envisions this growing to as much as $9 billion by 2030.
U.S. Government eyes $9 billion liftoff for long duration energy storage by 2030
The U.S. DOE has published a report outlining the requirements for LDES to achieve technical and financial self-sustainability by the end of decade. An estimated $6 billion to $9 billion dollars in capital investment would be necessary, potentially leading to 6 GW to 10 GW of project deployments.
Biden Administration outlines energy permit reform priorities
The administration recommended acceleration of critical electric transmission, acceleration of permitting on federal lands, and cutting duplicative and burdensome analysis and reviews.
Sunnova secures $3 billion for virtual power plant loan program
A $3 billion Department of Energy conditional loan is expected to support Sunnova’s loan program for disadvantaged communities.
Transferability, or selling tax credits, top of mind at SEIA Finance
One provision awaiting clarity to proceed is transferability, or the sale of tax credits. This week at the SEIA Finance, Tax and Buyers Seminar, guidance surrounding transferability was the most anticipated topic of discussion for the near-capacity conference audience.
Reviewing the U.S. solar panel value chain manufacturing capacity
From polysilicon to panels through recycling, how much domestic capacity does the U.S. have?
U.S. DOE announces $48 million in funding to modernize the grid
Funded projects will develop much-needed technologies that will minimize power grid failures and streamline cost-efficient grid operations at a time when clean energy capacity is growing rapidly.
Government releases $1 billion Puerto Rico energy resilience relief package
The government package includes two rounds that will fund residential solar and storage projects, followed by resilience solutions such as microgrids, community solar and grid modernization.
North American EV battery production forecast to reach 1 TWh annually by 2030
Rust Belt states of the Midwest have estimated production capacity of 30 GW to over 100 GW per year of EV batteries, with California and Ontario adding capacity as well.
