People on the Move: First Solar, Scale Microgrid Solutions, NY-BEST, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Perovskite solar cell achieves 24% efficiency, retains 87% of output after 100 days
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory made a breakthrough in high efficiency and stability for perovskite solar cells.
Watch: Flyover footage of a 6.5 MW community solar project in Maine
Syncarpha Capital announced it achieved commercial operations for the project, which will supply renewable energy to Central Maine Power customers.
Energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining slows the march to 100% renewables
Crypto mining electricity use can exceed that of large, developed nations. Solar and storage can help cut carbon impact, but could the power be best used elsewhere?
Arevon secures $400 million for 6 GW solar and storage portfolio
The loan was provided by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and KeyBank N.A.
Sunnova to develop solar and storage “micro-utility” in California
The system allows ratepayers to share excess clean power and be islanded from the conventional grid. What are the benefits of sharing storage capacity?
Despite supply challenges, solar panel shipments grew 32% last year
The Energy Information Administration module shipments report showed a steady climb in shipments. Plus, the U.S. may pivot to a domestically sourced solar supply chain.
50 states of solar incentives: Virginia
Virginia has ramped up its solar investment mightily in recent years, and it is expected to continue to be a leader on the east coast.
US startup unveils plug-and-play solid-state battery for residential applications
Zendure has developed a residential storage system using a semi-solid state battery with 6.438 kWh capacity. Each unit is scalable with up to four batteries, bring the capacity of one unit to 32 kWh and of two units to 64 kWh. The system can be used with solar panels.
Arctech launches SkyWings, a dual-row single-axis solar tracker
The solar tracking, racking, and buildings-integrated photovoltaics provider released the novel dual-row design for use in various climates and topographies.
