May 2, 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Funding announced for US battery manufacturing, processing, and recycling

$3.1 billion is available to increase production of American-made batteries, with a separate $60 million to support second-life applications for used EV batteries, along with development of processes for recycling materials back into the battery supply chain. May 2, 2022 US battery manufacturing got a boost today with the announcement of $3.1 billion in funding …

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California Governor calls on DOC to end anti-circumvention investigation. DOC says it can’t

Policy / By Staff

The investigation is estimated to have put more than 4,350 MW of solar and storage projects set for deployment between 2022 and 2024 in jeopardy. May 2, 2022 California Governor has sent a letter to the Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, laying out the devastating impact the ongoing investigation into solar …

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May solar policy snapshots

Industry / By Staff

Washington state is working to make community solar more accessible to low-income populations with new grant funding. Gov. Inslee signs bill to fund $100 million of community solar in WashingtonOlympia, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill creating a new low-income community solar program in Washington state starting in 2023. The state will …

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Vermeer Pro Tips: Pile driver routine maintenance for solar construction projects

Projects / By Staff

In the fast-paced world of solar construction, pile drivers play a critical role in keeping a project moving. So, it is essential to make routine maintenance part of your crews’ daily and weekly schedule. Diligent maintenance practices can help support productivity and help keep projects on schedule. Pile driver routine maintenance requirements can be grouped …

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Summit Ridge Energy completes 2.5-MW community solar project in Maryland

Industry / By Staff

Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) and Cedar Ridge Community Church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 30 to celebrate the completion of a 2.5 MWdc community solar project in Montgomery County, Maryland. TurningPoint Energy developed the project under the State of Maryland’s Community Solar Pilot Program. The array was built on Cedar Ridge Community Church’s (CRCC) property and …

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Biden Administration Begins $3 Billion Plan for Electric Car Batteries

News / By Staff

The Biden administration plans to begin a $3.1 billion effort on Monday to spur the domestic production of advanced batteries, which are essential to its plan to speed the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy. President Biden has prodded automakers to churn out electric vehicles and utilities to switch to solar, wind and other …

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EnergySage releases seventh annual Solar Installer Survey

Industry / By Staff

EnergySage and NABCEP have released the results of their seventh annual Solar Installer Survey, and supply chain constraints and labor shortages were cited by the majority of respondents as barriers to growth. Over 500 residential and commercial installers across the country participated in this year’s survey. Three out of five installers reported that their businesses …

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Sunrise brief: Elon Musk wins SolarCity lawsuit, avoids over $2 billion judgement

Installation / By Staff

Also on the rise: Power Electronic Grid Interface streamlines the transition to a more modern grid. RFP Alert: Dominion Energy Virginia seeks 1.2 GW of solar and wind, 125 MW storage. Convergent announces operation of Maryland solar and storage portfolio. Ultracapacitor sonar seeking a 100% solar and wind grid. Power Electronic Grid Interface streamlines the …

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Day: May 2, 2022