Sunrise brief: A big boost to wind and solar is coming, but be patient…
Also on the rise: Global study finds over half of consumers want net-zero homes. Clean energy group asks FERC to re-do TVA plan that would replace coal with gas. And more.
Clean energy group asks FERC to re-do TVA plan that would replace coal with gas
The group asked the commission to evaluate replacing TVA’s coal unit with renewables, energy efficiency and storage, instead of gas, as part of the commission’s review of a proposed new gas pipeline that would serve TVA’s proposed gas unit.
RFP alert: Tennessee Valley Authority seeks 5 GW of carbon-free energy
In its quest to be net-zero by 2050, TVA plans to bring an additional 10 GW of solar energy online by 2035.
New TVA solar projects will power DENSO’s Tennessee operations
The company has signed on for 10.5 MW of capacity through TVA’s Flexibility Program, as well as additional capacity under TVA’s Green Invest program.
TVA completes 150 MW solar project for Meta
The 150 MW Elora Solar project was developed by NextEra Energy Resources and will power operations at Meta’s datacenter hub in northwest Huntsville, Tennessee.
Sunrise brief: Sunrun signs on to recycle solar panels with Solarcycle
Also on the rise: Utility TVA targets 10 GW of solar by 2035, currently owns 1 MW in operation. Maxeon unveils whole home energy management system SunPower One. Washington DC outpacing its own solar goals, for now. AES to supply Microsoft with 110 MW of solar, 220 MWh of storage. Self-healing perovskite solar PV cells can withstand fierce cosmic radiation. Porsche AG leads $400 million series C funding of US high-performance battery cell fabrication.
Utility TVA targets 10 GW of solar by 2035
The Tennessee-based utility shared it has reduced emissions by 57% from 2005 levels in its FY 2021 sustainability report.
Construction begins for Meta (Facebook) $90 million solar project
The 70MW project is under development by Silicon Ranch and was launched through utility Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Green Invest program. Plus, pv magazine examines the work of “Solar Protocol” to bring attention to the fact that the internet is not as ethereal as it seems.
Utilities appeal FERC denial to leave TVA
The decision will now go to the courts, where subsequent decisions and appeals could drag this matter on far into the foreseeable future.
U.S. House Committee questions TVA on “hindering” distributed solar
The Committee’s letter added that TVA’s customers “pay too much for electricity.” President Biden’s nominees for TVA directors could govern the utility by May, contingent on Senate confirmations.
