Propagation of lithium-ion fires is the real threat
Live fire tests aim to demonstrate physical containment technology.
Despite uncertainty at the state and federal level, three California solar projects move forward
The three projects under development by Renewable Properties total over 17 MW and will supply power to Sonoma Clean Power and Pacific Gas and Electric.
Utility-scale solar developer Origis Energy secures $1 billion investment
Brookfield Asset Management and Antin Infrastructure partners made commitments that could exceed $1 billion in aggregate.
Louisiana 50 MW solar facility significantly boosts Bayou State’s clean energy production
The Sunlight Road Solar plant is now operational and will generate enough electricity to power approximately 11,500 homes.
Enbridge breaks ground on 815 MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas
First PV project from Tri Global portfolio will be one of the largest in North America.
Ohio approves 110 MW solar and 20 MW energy storage facility
The solar and storage facility will be co-located with the 250 MW Scioto Ridge Wind Farm, following the signing of a 40-year land lease agreement.
Sunrise brief: Tesla usurps Sungrow as lead BESS producer globally in 2023
Also on the rise: SEG Solar opens 2 GW module factory in Houston. U.S. community solar to double in five years. And more.
Tesla usurps Sungrow as lead BESS producer globally in 2023
Sungrow has lost its crown as the “lead producer” in the battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator market to Tesla, according to the Wood Mackenzie report ‘Global battery energy storage system integrator ranking 2024’. Tesla claimed a 15% global market share in 2023.
Sunrise brief: Solar nears 9% of U.S. total electric generation capacity
Also on the rise: Aurora adds automated permitting to its toolbox with acquisition of Lyra. Solar electricity “a good idea” for 83% of poll respondents. And more.
Trial by fire: Inside Sungrow’s thermal event testing
Sungrow says the industry needs to do more to increase public confidence in lithium-ion battery storage.
