Three million U.S. jobs are dedicated to decarbonizing energy
Energy job growth outpaced the greater job market in 2021, and jobs in the solar industry grew by 5.4%, the most among technologies.
War pushes Ukraine to deploy solar
New small-capacity solar power plants are being developed in Ukraine to avoid blackouts, which is helping businesses to stay afloat amid dire economic conditions.
Large standalone battery added to Texas to stabilize grid, electricity prices
Jupiter Power’s 200 MW, one-hour storage facility will support the buildout of renewables and grid reliability on the Texas ERCOT grid.
How a FERC decision could unleash solar and storage deployment
FERC’s proposal could open up the interconnection backlog and pave the way for solar and storage projects to be completed more quickly, resulting in much more solar and storage being deployed, and moving us closer to meeting our climate and energy goals.
GE partners with Department of Energy on solar, energy storage, grid integration research
General Electric is partnering with national laboratories and universities on two projects; one to design behind-the-meter energy storage and another to enhance utility visibility of behind the meter solar generation.
$500 million invested in Pine Gate Renewables to support utility-scale solar buildout
Generate Capital provided the developer strategic growth capital and asset financing to expand its business.
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.
Republican senators send letter of concern to Biden on solar tariff moratorium
Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and colleagues questioned the emergency declaration, which they said increases dependence on China and rewards unfair trade practices.
Boviet Solar earns 138 MW module order from US developer
The PERC PV cell, monofacial and bifacial solar module provider will supply its Vega series modules for a US project.
Utility Dominion Energy Virginia enters rooftop solar space
The company’s residential and commercial solar arm, BrightSuite, is a full-service provider of solar and EV charging.
