Installed on S-5! metal roofing mounts, Solar Atmospheres’ 772kW PV solar array and a 1,561kW/3,122kWh Tesla battery storage system, is expected to help the company to meet its varying energy demands. April 15, 2022 Solar Atmospheres, a California-based provider of state-of-the-art vacuum thermal processing services, now hosts among the largest commercial solar + energy storage …
The state of New Hampshire has no stated clean energy goals, despite being surrounded by two states with serious commitments. Massachusetts Climate Action Law calls for net-zero by 2050. Maine recently increased its renewable portfolio standard to 80% by 2030 and set a goal of 100% clean energy by 2050. This sharp contrast with its …
Capital Good Fund is teaming up with New England-based solar installers including Cotuit Solar and Got Sun Go Solar to create the DoubleGreen Solar Loan program aimed at helping low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who want to put solar panels on their rooftops but may not qualify for a loan through traditional means. …
New England nonprofit loan agency now offering low-income solar financing Read More »
“It’s time for ISO-New England to get out of the way” of renewables, said Senator Markey. He and Senators Warren and Sanders have asked federal energy regulators to end an anti-renewables rule in New England formally known as the “minimum offer price rule.” April 15, 2022 “We cannot simply accept the promise of a future …
NREL modeled solar-plus-storage as a mitigation tool to limit grid upgrade costs, and finds that for now, it’s still a better investment to build stand-alone solar. However, costs are close. April 15, 2022 If you follow solar, you know that interconnection – costs. Time frames and viability are chief among project development challenges. Government researchers …
Batteries help solar connect, pricing still strong Read More »
The state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s goal is to generate 70% of New York’s electricity from renewables; powering 700,000 additional homes, creating thousands of jobs, with 40% of benefits to low- to moderate-income residents. April 15, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the State Public Service Commission approved a new framework for New …
New York Governor lays out plan to achieve 10GW of distributed solar by 2030 Read More »
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the state’s Public Service Commission have approved new framework to achieve 10 GW of solar by 2030. The proposal from NYSERDA expands the state’s NY-Sun initiative. Credit: Billy Ludt/Solar Power World The adopted framework includes an investment of $1.5 billion in ratepayer-funded incentives to extend the NY-Sun program and …
New York sets roadmap for 10 GW of solar by 2030 Read More »
NREL’s final report on the future of storage, drawing from a series of six in-depth studies, presents “key learnings” from across those studies. April 15, 2022 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) presents eight “key learnings” in a new report, often in the form of projections. Below is a condensed version. Battery deployments in the …
As part of its commitment to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy, Duke Energy is inviting residential, small/medium business and income-qualified customers in Florida to register to subscribe to the company’s new community solar program – Clean Energy Connection. Duke Energy customers can sign up for a share of renewable energy produced by solar plants across …
Duke Energy Florida creates utility-owned community solar program Read More »
Also on the rise: EDPR and Meta sign PPA for 156MW of solar from Cattlemen Solar Park in central Texas. Castillo Engineering selected to provide electrical design for New York community solar portfolio. NYSERDA launches energy advisory website for low-to moderate income households. Bluetti launches 350W foldable solar module. Green hydrogen electrolyzer provider closes $45 …
Sunrise brief: BorgWarner wins $4 million prize to design American-made EV fast charger Read More »
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