NYC installing solar at nearly 50 public schools, other facilities
The 22 MW of solar projects are expected to include some energy storage systems and help New York City and the state meet sustainability goals.
Trina Solar launches global energy storage unit
The Chinese PV manufacturer called storage the “only solution” that can support a major transition to renewable energy effectively.
Partners break ground on 200 MW solar project in Illinois
Off-taker Cargill called the advancement of the Prairie Wolf project an “exciting step forward” on the company’s path to achieving its sustainability goals.
RFP alert: Puerto Rico launches first of six calls for renewables and storage
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has been ordered to procure a total of 3.75 GW or renewables and 1.5 GW of energy storage.
Maryland issues an ambitious climate plan–a year late
“This was time well spent,” said a spokesperson for the state Department of the Environment. But environmental groups have raised concerns about the delayed report.
Solar leaders urge Biden to revoke Trump tariff proclamation
A coalition of clean energy CEOs dubbed the October 2020 proclamation “ill conceived” and called for a repeal in order to restore certainty to the U.S. solar market.
Product roundup: Johnson Controls, Fimer, MiaSolé, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
U.S. renewables persevered, set records in a pandemic year
Solar and wind power installations hit all-time highs and became a larger part of the country’s energy mix in 2020, according to a new report.
Biden’s DOI revokes Trump-era attack on Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
The Interior Department reversed a Trump administration stance, and said the DRECP is a landscape-level plan that streamlines renewable energy development while conserving desert ecosystems and providing outdoor recreation opportunities.
U.S. poised to lead utility-scale energy storage market in record year
Solar-plus-storage installations are emerging as a major growth factor for the overall market, according to a new report from IHS Markit.
