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Month: September 2022

How long do residential energy storage batteries last?

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels, and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. A recent SunPower survey of more than 1,500 households found that …

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The Inflation Reduction Act may exacerbate the lithium problem

It’s been a jubilant couple of weeks in Washington, DC, with everyone from clean energy developers to environmental advocates to labor unions celebrating the passage of the landmark climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. There’s much to celebrate: America is finally joining the rest of the developed world in setting ambitious carbon pollution reduction …

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Brookfield Renewable acquires Standard Solar and Scout Clean Energy

A Standard Solar project in New York. Brookfield Renewable, together with its institutional partners, announced two further investments in the U.S. renewable energy sector. Brookfield Renewable has agreed to acquire Scout Clean Energy for $1 billion with the potential to invest an additional $350 million to support the business’ development activities ($270 million in total …

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Suntuity becomes first “master dealer” of SPAN smart electric panels

SPAN and Suntuity Renewables announced a new partnership to include SPAN Panels with Suntuity solar panel systems to residential customers, through Suntuity’s national Dealer Network. As SPAN’s first “master dealer,” Suntuity’s dealers and affiliates will immediately include SPAN Panel and SPAN Drive electric vehicle chargers with solar and solar + battery systems offered to Suntuity’s …

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Soltage acquires Cincinnati Zoo solar project, now under construction

Soltage announced the close of a 28 MW solar project which has started construction in Ohio on land owned by the Cincinnati Zoo. Soltage acquired the project from Melink Solar Development, which specializes in pre-construction development services for large-scale solar PV projects. The Cincinnati Zoo project entered into two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Calpine …

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DSD Renewables starts 1.4-MW solar carport project at California office campus

DSD Renewables, a commercial solar developer, operator and asset owner, has started construction on two on-site solar canopies at an office park in Pleasanton, California. The 957-kW and 429-kW installations, located at Pleasanton Corporate Commons, were facilitated by Black Bear Energy and will be installed behind the meter, offsetting much of the campus’ energy load. …

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OYA Renewables completes 6.7-MW community solar project in New York

OYA Renewables announced that the 6.7-MWDC Robinson Road solar farm in Orleans, New York, has reached commercial operation and will support broad consumer access to solar-powered electricity generation across the state. The community solar project completed the final stage of commissioning in June of 2022. “We applaud the State of New York for being a …

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Jupiter Power and Energy Vault to secure 2.4 GWh of domestic energy storage equipment

Energy Vault will focus on maximizing U.S. localization and deployment of energy storage equipment that will qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Domestic Content Bonus Credit. September 29, 2022 Jupiter Power and Energy Vault announced a plan to source domestic equipment—one of many such moves following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which …

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