Sunrise brief: Qcells to secure solar glass from Canada for its US manufacturing operation
Also on the rise: Georgia Power expands plans to 9 GW of renewable energy by 2035. The problematic side of renewable energy credits. And more.
Georgia Power expands plans 9 GW of renewable energy by 2035
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which calls for 2 GW of natural gas and 2.3 MW of renewable energy. Plus, the REC program Georgia Power participates in may negatively impact renewables buildout.
Georgia solar project activated; 650,000 panels and batteries included
A 195.5 MW solar, 40MW/80MWh energy storage project developed by RWE Renewables has reached commercial operations.
Sunrise brief: Oil pipeline giant’s 164 MW solar project is underway
Also on the rise: Georgia solar association calls for Georgia Power to add 4 GW of near-term solar. No end to solar supply/demand imbalance. The latest job moves at NYSERDA, PosiGen, Cypress Creek Renewables, and m. ore. UL releases modeling software for utility scale energy storage. Schneider Electric to acquire AutoGrid, developer of AI for distributed energy resources.
Georgia solar association calls for Georgia Power to add 4 GW of near-term solar
Higher natural gas prices call for more near-term solar, said Georgia’s solar trade group in testimony on Georgia Power’s proposed resource plan, adding that a utility cap on rooftop solar should be lifted. Two other groups challenged the utility’s modeling choices.
Georgia Power ditches coal for renewables, stays committed to natural gas
The company’s 2022 IRP includes plans to retire all coal units by 2035; add nearly 2,400MW of natural gas and 6,000MW of renewable capacity, as well as 1,000MW of energy storage in that same time; and begin distributed energy resource and income-qualified community solar pilot programs.
Sunrise brief: Georgia Power RFP seeks 1 GW of renewables
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar wins 52 MW project with Colombia Ministry of Energy, and a Solar co-op launches in the Twin Cities.
RFP alert: Georgia Power seeks 1,030 MW of renewable generation
Competitive bidding for utility-scale renewable energy projects of 3 MW or greater in capacity is planned to begin first quarter 2022.
Georgia Power wins approval for a battery energy storage system
The Mossy Branch Battery Facility will connect to and charge directly from the electric transmission grid.
Sunrise brief: Regulators approve nearly 1 GW of solar PPAs for Georgia Power
Also on the rise: FirstSolar investment targets social equity gaps, BlackRock gains backers for a clean energy finance vehicle, Hull Street acquires developer Foundation Solar, and Koch Strategic Platforms invests in an energy storage tech firm.
