Eolus sells California energy storage development project to Aypa Power
Cald is the first stand-alone battery energy storage system asset sold by Eolus.
CPIA pushes back against U.S. ban on solar imports from Xinjiang
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) has criticized the adoption of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act by the United States Congress, which bars all imports from China’s Xinjiang region, and urged the country to stop spreading harmful rumors.
Scout Clean Energy acquires utility-scale solar project in Illinois
The acquisition of the $400m Blue Sky Project follows closely on the heels of Scout’s announced purchase of a 112 MW solar project in Missouri.
Koch invests $150 million in GameChange Solar
Koch Strategic Platforms, a subsidiary of Koch Investments Group, invested in the commercial and utility-scale solar racking provider, marking a divergence from earlier anti-solar strategies.
Sunrise brief: Lightsource BP closes financing, breaks ground on two projects
Also on the rise: Borrego Solar discusses a recent provisional win for solar developers in Massachusetts. California solar project developers alter plans after viewshed analysis. The Office of Clean Energy Demonstration was established to promote clean energy through projects across the U.S., and more.
A provisional victory was scored for Massachusetts PV interconnection. What’s next?
pv magazine was joined by Borrego to discuss a recent provisional win for solar developers in the state, and how the future of interconnection costs may be distributed.
Sunrise brief: Impactful solar policies at the state level in 2021
Also on the rise: U.S. could double installed capacity by putting solar on public land. BayWa r.e. donates $20,000 to relief to tornado-ravaged area of Kentucky. Recent acquisition brings Doral Renewables’ development pipeline to more than 5 GW. Five solar PV projects that caught our eye. Toshiba reports better than 8% efficiency for thin-film solar cell.
Watch: Enel activates 181 MW solar, 55 MW storage in Texas
The project joins a large portfolio of renewable energy + storage co-located projects in the state.
Sunrise brief: Sen. Manchin opposes Build Back Better; solar stocks tumble
Also on the rise: New York Governor unveils ambitious plan for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030. Colorado co-op to exit utility in order to access low-cost renewables. Engie completes 2.3 GW portfolio that includes 13 projects. Black Bear Solar project to be among largest in Alabama. Phospherene nanoribbon “wonder material” that boosts perovskite performance to 21% efficiency.
Sen. Manchin opposes Build Back Better, tanking solar stocks
The Democratic Senator, who holds a must-have vote, condemned the bill Sunday. Solar stocks fell precipitously at market open Monday.
