California bill amends ruling that gutted value of solar for multi-meter properties
If approved, SB 1374 would give schools, farms, apartments and other multi-meter properties “the same treatment” as single-family homes in solar crediting and billing structures.
U.S. commercial real estate to host VPP-connected flywheels and batteries
U.S.-based technology provider Torus has agreed to supply nearly 26 MWh of energy storage for Gardner Group’s commercial real estate portfolio. The project will integrate battery and flywheel energy storage systems (BESS, FESS) with Torus’ proprietary energy management platform.
World’s largest solar plant goes online in China
China Green Development Group has switched on the 3.5 GW Midong solar project in Urumqi, China’s Xinjiang region. The project required an investment of CNY 15.45 billion ($2.13 billion).
Former U.S. nuclear weapon test site to host solar energy projects
The Department of Energy will develop a 400 MW solar array at the Idaho National Laboratory site, large enough to power about 70,00 homes.
Freight costs edge toward pandemic levels, hitting solar module costs
Freight costs, which represent around 4% of a solar module’s total costs, are increasing on trade lines between the Far East and the US West Coast, Northern Europe, and Mediterranean region.
Solar carport to provide 100% electricity needs for Los Angeles Six Flags
Recom Technologies was selected as the solar panel provider for the 12 MW solar carport.
ABB launches smart panel for home energy management
In partnership with Lumin, the company released an electric panel with software for controlling solar, batteries, EV chargers, and more.
RFP alert: CAISO and TID seek renewable energy and storage projects
Using the Ascend Analytics Energy Exchange, Turlock Irrigation District announces a request for proposals to meet its California Renewable Portfolio Standards and reliability goals.
Researchers build 24.4%-efficient perovskite solar cells with room temperature process
Researchers from the U.S. and South Korea have developed a method to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature. The film was tested in a conventional perovskite solar cell architecture and the result was a power conversion efficiency of exceeding 24%.
Startup uses agricultural waste to produce low-cost, safe batteries
U.S.-based start-up SorbiForce uses no toxic products or metals in production of its batteries. It claims its systems are cheaper and safer than lithium-ion batteries and have near zero end-of-life waste.
