UL releases modeling software for utility scale energy storage
The software, called HOMER Front, is designed for standalone or hybrid solar or wind-plus-storage applications, aimed at maximizing revenue streams.
Oil pipeline giant’s 164 MW solar project is underway
Texas’ Buckeye Partners selected Burns & McDonnell to construct the project, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.
No end to solar supply/demand imbalance
The solar supply chain problems that began last year with high prices and polysilicon shortages are persisting into 2022. But we are already seeing a stark difference from earlier predictions that prices would decline gradually each quarter this year. PV Infolink’s Alan Tu probes the solar market situation and offers insights.
Scientists, industry players reveal plans for new LETID testing standard
An international research group has published the details of a two-year project to develop reliable ways to assess light-elevated temperature-induced degradation in operational PV modules.
SpaceX to increase on-site solar and Tesla Powerpack battery capacity at its Starbase facility
Using Trina Solar panels and Tesla Powerpack batteries, the company will expand its Boca Chica, Texas on-site facility by about 30%.
50 states of solar incentives: Massachusetts
The pv magazine tour of solar incentives takes us to Massachusetts, a wellspring of clean energy innovation at both the technological and policy levels.
Amazon signs with AES for 450 MW solar, 225 MW four-hour storage
The web giant inked a power purchase agreement with the Fortune 500 global energy company.
How grid-forming inverters may enhance grid synchronization
US researchers have investigated how grid-forming inverters could help to resolve network synchronization issues. They have found that multi-loop devices could offer strong damping support in power systems with intermittent renewables.
Utility TVA targets 10 GW of solar by 2035
The Tennessee-based utility shared it has reduced emissions by 57% from 2005 levels in its FY 2021 sustainability report.
Stackable home battery ranges 9.6 kWh to 38.4 kWh
The Lithion HomeGrid Stack’d Series LFP battery has an adjustable form factor that is now UL certified to be shipped across North America.
