Sunrise brief: PV module plant is headed to the U.S., an energy storage milestone, and a North Carolina trojan horse?
Also on the rise: 174 Power wins a regulatory OK for its 100MW/400MWh NYC energy storage project, the State Department issues a supply chain warning, and DOE offers millions for cell advancements.
DOE and NREL seek consortium leaders in thin-film solar module advancement
The Department of Energy has released $20 million in funding to solicit participation in NREL-organized consortium of leaders in thin-film cadmium telluride module advancement.
Sunrise brief: Convalt Energy wins approval for a 700 MW solar module production plant
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar wins a big energy storage bid, report makes a case for lots more rooftop solar in California, and Babcock & Wilcox will market a 100-hour, 135 MW energy storage technology.
Residential solar installers can cut permitting times with this NREL-built app
The fee-based SolarAPP+ is designed to enable solar companies to cut time-to-install through an automated permitting process that may be used in more than 1,200 jurisdictions across more than 20 states.
NREL and LADWP will focus on energy justice as the city pursues a carbon-free future
The effort is a follow on to the LA100 study and will bring together environmental justice and other stakeholders to identify community-driven, energy-just outcomes, particularly for people in disadvantaged communities.
Solar trash: Without intervention, a shocking (and costly) amount will be produced
With deployments of solar on a steady rise, a plan is needed for the end of life of solar panels, or the world could see at least 78 million tons of waste by 2050, said IRENA.
Watch: NREL releases five-year study on continent-wide integration of renewable energy resources
The NARIS report aims to inform grid planners, utilities, industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders about challenges and opportunities for continental system integration of large amounts of wind, solar, and hydropower to support a low-carbon future grid.
Renewables up to 90% by 2050 would cost less than current generation mix: NREL study
Even 100% renewables could be reached with existing technology, the study said. Stanford University’s Mark Jacobson commented that system costs would be even lower with additional measures.
National labs identify priorities in modernizing U.S. electricity markets
The effort aims to provide foundational technical assistance to ISOs and RTOs that regulate about 70% of U.S. electricity sales.
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