Sunrise brief: Hanwha, LG Electronics, and Mission Solar join call for import tariff extension
Also on the rise: Former utility exec Mary Powell takes over as CEO of Sunrun, talks stall on an Illinois clean energy bill, and you’ve got $30 billion to spend: Nuclear or solar?
Sunrun names Mary Powell as CEO and looks to faster growth to finish the year
Powell is the former CEO of Green Mountain Power and takes over Sunrun’s corporate leadership as the company revises its growth outlook.
Hawaiian Electric battery cash incentive goes live
An upfront cash payment is available for residential and commercial customers on Oahu who attach a battery to their home and either use or discharge power during peak hours.
Solar 101: How to pay for your rooftop solar investment
The out-of-pocket cost for a solar power system can be pretty high. We take a look at bank loans, on-the-spot finance, third-party ownership, and the benefits of using cold, hard cash.
Energy storage aggregation unlocks benefits for homeowners, grid operators, and installers
Companies like Sunrun are implementing grid services using smart batteries to unlock benefits for the residential end-user and the grid at large. Recent research from New Zealand suggests these benefits could be dramatic.
Solar 101: Accessorize your rooftop PV with batteries, panels, and EV chargers
Rooftop solar is just the start, as energy storage, smart electrical panels, and EV chargers enter the mainstream for solar owners. Here’s a guide to matching your solar array with some of the most popular accessories.
PG&E deploys microgrid to protect high fire-threat area
Remote grid provides enhanced reliability, lower risk profile, and lower total cost when compared to existing distribution lines
Sunrun posts sharp Q1 revenue jump, looks to EV cross-sales opportunities
Sunrun raised its installed growth rate estimate to 25-30% for the year, and said that “the strong momentum that we saw in the fourth quarter has continued into 2021.”
Sunrise brief: California looks to electric vehicles for grid support this summer
Also on the rise: Nautilus buys a community solar development portfolio, a national lab moves ahead on a $75 million grid storage accelerator facility, and Sunrun prices its solar-as-a-service offering.
Cleantech Roundup: SolarEdge, Tigo Energy, MIT, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
