November 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Leeward completes 100-MW Rabbitbrush solar + storage project in California

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has completed construction and commenced operations of its 100-MW Rabbitbrush Solar Facility located in Kern County, California. The facility also includes a 20-MW, 50-MWh battery energy storage system. The energy generated by the project will serve two not-for-profit, community-owned electricity providers, Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy …

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KORE Power raises capital from Siemens and Quanta for 6 GWh Arizona gigafactory

Finance / By Staff

With initial output anticipated in late 2024, production at the KOREPlex gigafactory in Arizona is expected to double to 12 GWh of lithium-ion battery cells produced to meet expected market demand in energy storage and electric mobility applications. November 30, 2022 KORE Power, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-energy-density lithium-ion pouch cells and module configurations, announced …

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Long-closed New Jersey landfill hosts 25.6-MW solar project

Industry / By Staff

NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), the renewable energy subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, completed the construction of a new 25.6-MW solar project — one of the largest capped landfill solar arrays in North America and the largest in New Jersey. Located on the site of the former Combe Fill North Landfill in Mount Olive, the …

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California rulemaking to cut solar net metering payments by 75%

Policy / By Staff

A vote is expected mid-December on a rulemaking change that would severely dampen the value of new rooftop residential solar installations in the nation’s largest market. November 30, 2022 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is expected to vote on the proposed Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 in mid-December. The proposed decision changes the structure …

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Battery manufacturer to install massive 3.8 MW rooftop system at Pennsylvania HQ

Installation / By Staff

The behind-the-meter project is set to be one of the largest C&I rooftop solar projects installed to date. November 30, 2022 Correlate Infrastructure Partners announced the installation of a 3.8 MW rooftop solar system at the Reading, Pennsylvania corporate headquarters of EnerSys, reportedly one of the largest U.S. behind-the-meter solar systems to be deployed to …

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KORE Power to break ground on Arizona battery factory after investment from Siemens, Quanta Services

Industry / By Staff

KORE Power has closed the initial $75 million tranche of a private placement anticipated to total $150 million. Siemens Financial Services was the lead investor and was joined by Quanta Services with additional strategic partners including Nidec Motor Corporation, Honeywell Ventures, Trog Hawley Capital and a major utility-scale energy storage provider. Goldman Sachs & Co. …

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Why the solar industry has a trust problem (and how to fix it)

Markets / By Staff

By aligning industry measurement practices, we can create more trust among everyone involved in the solar installation journey. November 30, 2022 Trust is a strange thing. Too little trust in systems can lead to unnecessary redundancies: too much time spent re-checking work already completed, too much money spent employing people to resolve disputes. In a …

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Final Mile Solar rooftop PV delivery offered through Inxeption

Industry / By Staff

Digital commerce company Inxeption has partnered with Utah-based Final Mile Solar to create an end-to-end solar panel offering that covers financing, international logistics, warehousing, rooftop installation and post-install steps. “Final Mile has proven over the past three years that installers around the nation value innovation and services that increase efficiency and decrease costs. With Inxeption’s …

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DOE priorities for $3.8 billion in grants include distributed resource aggregations

Markets / By Staff

Under a U.S. Department of Energy program to promote grid flexibility and resilience, distributed energy resource aggregation projects may seek to share in $1.1 billion in smart grid grants. November 30, 2022 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting concept papers for up to $3.8 billion in grants for grid flexibility and grid resilience …

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Energy storage manufacturer EnerSys invests in 3.8-MW solar array at Pennsylvania HQ

Industry / By Staff

Correlate Infrastructure Partners has announced a solar project totaling 3.8 MW at EnerSys’s global headquarters in Pennsylvania. EnerSys is a global energy storage manufacturer helping to meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. While the company’s products help address some of the world’s largest challenges, including the efficient and affordable distribution of …

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Month: November 2022