Enphase celebrates the new year by entering the EV charging market
The completed acquisition of ClipperCreek launches Enphase Energy into the fast-growing market for electric vehicle charging systems.
Sunrise brief: PV and energy storage expected to be 62% of U.S. capacity additions 2022-23
Also on the rise: Enphase starts shipping IQ8 inverter. Michigan gets two new solar projects bringing 50 MW to the state. Meyer Burger to bring solar module manufacturing and jobs to Arizona. A bill aims to re-establish Washington’s former highly effective solar incentive program. Watch the solar array deploy on NASA’s James Webb telescope.
Enphase Energy starts shipping IQ8 microinverters in North America
The IQ8 is said to be the most powerful PV microinverter developed by Enphase Energy and is capable of forming a microgrid during a power outage.
Enphase acquires 365 Pronto, O&M platform
The acquisition gives Enphase installers access to a labor pool that can perform service calls, beneficial at a time of severe labor shortages within the industry.
Enphase acquires EV charging company ClipperCreek
The deal clears a path for Enphase to enter the EV charging market and offer bi-directional charging or vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid applications.
Sunrise brief: Innovative Portland program is poised to approve clean energy portfolio
Also on the rise: Jeep installs EV chargers at three trailheads with plans for more, worldwide wind grew at a record clip in 2020, a net metering bill fizzles, a pension fund eyes Spanish solar, and Enphase Energy enters South Africa’s solar market.
Sunrise brief: Community solar player Nexamp lines up $440m to fuel its growth
Also on the rise: Texas regulators rebuff a call to roll off $16b in storm-related charges, Enphase Energy supplies microinverters to a senior housing project, and Canadian Solar sells Japanese solar projects.
Sunrise brief: Xcel Colorado aims to add 5.6 GW of renewables and storage capacity
Also on the rise: Altus Power plans more community solar on O’ahu, Wells Fargo passes $10 billion in tax equity investment for renewables, and Enphase Energy plans to issue $1 billion in senior notes.
Sunrise brief: IPL to acquire 195 MW project from Invenergy
Also on the rise: Enphase acquisition adds to its services offering, Wisconsin firm pauses a planned project to pursue RUS funds, and Wood Mackenzie offers an EV outlook to mid-century.
Sunrise brief: SunPower maps 2021 expansion plans, jobs growth
Also on the rise: Pivot Energy completes community solar projects, Enphase deal opens a new market segment, IREC gains from a solar donation, and NREL storage study outlines a four-step adoption process with big implications for the grid.
