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U.S. residential energy storage market has biggest installation quarter yet

The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in the fourth quarter of 2021, with new system installations totaling 4,727 MWh. Credit: SunCommon According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business, and the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report, Q4 2021 saw more capacity installed than in the first three …

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Nexamp activates two energy storage projects in Massachusetts tied to existing solar sites

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With the completion of two energy storage projects, Nexamp has reached another milestone in the creation of a cleaner and more resilient regional power grid. These battery storage projects will be co-located with existing Nexamp solar farms in Massachusetts and provide critical frequency regulation services as well as other grid functions for the ISO New …

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Energy storage installations set new records despite supply chain issues

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Wood Mackenzie estimates that the US energy storage market broke records in Q4 2021, installing 1,613MW / 4727 MWh. March 24, 2022 Despite not quite hitting the numbers anticipated, the US energy storage market set a new record in the fourth quarter of 2021, with new system installations totaling 4,727MWh, according to Wood Mackenzie and …

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Sunrise brief: Hanwha commits to US manufacturing across the solar supply chain

Installation / By Staff

Also on the rise: A new solar project will connect Illinois customers to clean energy and bill savings. US battery manufacturer acquires Northern Reliability. New York State, the largest and most active community solar market. Job moves at Encore Renewable Energy, Perch Energy, Origis Energy, and more. Nexamp adds energy storage to community solar projects …

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Standard Solar to build the Washington metro region’s largest community solar array

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Standard Solar is partnering with The Catholic University of America to build the Washington metropolitan region’s largest urban community solar array on the University’s campus in northeast D.C. The 7.4-MW project will provide access to locally generated, renewable energy through the D.C. community solar program to residents, non-profits and businesses. Standard Solar will own, operate …

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New York hits 1GW of community solar

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The state has become the nation’s largest and most active community solar market, with a pipeline boasting more than 700 potential community solar installations. March 23, 2022 The ribbon cutting for DSD Renewables’ new 7.5MW community solar project in Schenectady County, New York was met with considerably more fanfare than a typical project of its capacity, …

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New York takes first steps in preparing the electric grid for more renewables

Industry / By Staff

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) has announced two projects in the Southern Tier have received awards through the first round of the Future Grid Challenge to help forecast and assess the impact of increasing electrification on the …

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Hanwha commits to US manufacturing across the supply chain

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Hanwha Solutions becomes the largest shareholder of REC Silicon and, pending passage of SEMA, commits to a multi-phase, multi-billion-dollar expansion across the full solar energy supply chain. March 23, 2022 Hanwha Solutions announces stepped up efforts to supply customers with “Made-in-America” products. Hanwha, the Korean company that owns Q CELLS, launched this effort by becoming …

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Nexamp adds energy storage to community solar projects to serve peak demand

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The company co-located energy storage in a grid-congested area of central Massachusetts. March 23, 2022 Solar developer Nexamp announced it added energy storage to two of its Massachusetts-located community solar projects, providing numerous benefits to the grid. Brockelman Road solar is a 1.7MW project that was paired with a 1MW/2MWh battery system, and Clark Road …

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Puerto Rico solar tax has been defeated

Policy / By Staff

The story of how the three-year battle was fought and won, at least for now, was shared with members of Puerto Rico’s solar trade group. March 23, 2022 A proposed surcharge on customers with rooftop solar power in Puerto Rico, to fund repayment of the utility PREPA’s debt, is now off the negotiating table, due …

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