U.S. DOE allocates funding for community solar, battery storage in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes will fund solar and battery storage facilities across Puerto Rico serving low- and moderate-income communities.
One in nine U.S. K-12 students attend a school with solar panels
Over 1.8 GW of solar is installed at nearly 9,000 schools across the United States, said a report from Generation180.
EVLO introduces 5 MWh containerized battery energy storage system
The company’s new battery energy storage system packs 5 MWh and two- to four-hour duration in a 20-foot container.
Microsoft signs 437.6 MW green energy deal with ReNew
India’s ReNew says it has signed a 437.6 MW green attribute contract with Microsoft, supporting the US tech giant’s goal to be carbon-negative by 2030.
SolarLeaf ‘panel-level storage’ can be rolled out on commercial rooftops even easier
Energy Toolbase’s energy management system and monitoring software has been configured for use with Yotta Energy’s SolarLeaf product, which provides solar energy storage without increasing the footprint of a solar array.
Construction begins at Arevon 192 MW solar project in Indiana
Along with a 73 MW project, the two Pike County projects represent almost $400 million in investment.
New coating prevents plant growth on underwater solar cells
The US Navy has funded Danish research on preventing biofouling while maintaining visible light transmission on underwater solar cells. The top solution uses ultra-low concentrations of nano-sized, seawater-soluble pigments. Power generation stayed close to 100% after 13 weeks underwater.
Clearway closes $550 million financing for solar-plus-storage project in Kern County
The 140 MW solar and 472 MWh storage project is expected to generate enough electricity to power 63,000 homes.
Self-storage provider embraces community solar at over 1,000 rooftops
National Storage Affiliates agreed to develop a plan to install over 100 MW of rooftop solar, developed in 42 states and Puerto Rico across roughly 1,000 locations.
New process to recover silver from end-of-life solar cells achieves 98% efficiency
Scientists have used hydrometallurgical and electrochemical processes to recover pure silver from solar cells. The proposed technique also utilizes a method known as electrodeposition-redox replacement, which reportedly increases the silver recovery rate.
