Next-gen community solar characterized by resilience, equity, EV charging co-location
The Rocky Mountain Institute released a report outlining how its vision of “community solar+” can spread the benefits of solar throughout our communities.
Charge EVs at work, not home, to put daytime solar power to work
Workplace EV chargers, which number only 10,000 in the US, are needed for charging EVs in regions with abundant solar generation, says an RMI study. Home chargers are fine in regions with high wind generation, to enable nighttime charging with wind power.
US to deploy $5 billion EV charging network
The Biden Administration announced the five-year plan to meet the broader agenda of electrification and decarbonization of transportation.
Daimler, NextEra, and BlackRock to deploy nationwide US electric trucking network
An initial investment of about $650 million divided evenly among the group will launch the deployment of EV and hydrogen medium- and heavy-duty trucks and charging stations across the US.
ConnectDER approved to connect in Florida’s capital city
The City of Tallahasee has approved ConnectDER meter collars for residential solar installations, adding Florida to the list of several states with tests and/or rollouts.
Sunrise brief: Supply chain constraints continue to drive up solar contract prices
Also on the rise: Nitricity’s plasma reactor produces fertilzer with solar energy. Standard Solar acquires community solar project in Maryland. SIRC expects to realize big revenue boost from seven acquisitions. CS Energy deploys trackers in the Northeast, a region not known for tracker deployment.
Solar Integrated Roofing announces seven acquisitions
The solar power and EV charging installer expects to realize over $78 million in incremental revenue from the addition of EPC specialists, construction experts, roofing installers and more.
iSun wins $29 million solar canopy order for EV charging stations
The company is planned to deliver 1,780 off-grid solar canopies, its largest order yet.
Wallbox launches bidirectional home EV charger with blackout backup
Quasar 2 allows homeowners to charge and discharge their EV, home, and export to the grid. It also enables the use of a charged EV battery to isolate and power the home during blackouts.
U.S.-based EV charger maker enters European market
Volta designs chargers with integrated advertising space and targets high-visibility commercial spaces.
