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Two big batteries come online in New York City to stabilize grid

Summit Ridge Energy has commissioned the first two of four energy storage systems in New York City. The 15-MWh Arlington ESS and 15-MWh Littlefield ESS both feature energy storage hardware and software supplied by Qcells. Located across Brooklyn and Staten Island, the projects will stabilize the grid and improve resiliency as more renewable energy sources are added …

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Bonneville Power plans transmission upgrades to connect 6 GW of solar, wind

Policy / By Staff

The transmission utility serving Washington and Oregon plans six transmission projects to carry power from 6 GW of new solar and wind projects to urban load centers. Seventy GW of solar and wind projects are waiting in the utility’s interconnection queue. July 28, 2023 The federally owned Bonneville Power Administration is “moving forward” with transmission …

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Vertical bifacial solar seeking greenhouse albedo and deployment space

Installation / By Staff

A Colorado farmer installed vertical bifacial solar, leveraging greenhouse albedo to increase output. The installation demonstrates promising generation during winter months, while maximizing limited land space. July 28, 2023 Even in non-traditional orientations solar panels can provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solution when strategically installed. This principle is currently being showcased by Spring …

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Enphase announces second U.S. solar microinverter factory in Wisconsin

Industry / By Staff

Just a few weeks after Enphase announced its inaugural U.S. factory partnership with Flex in South Carolina, a second location has been revealed. Enphase is also partnering with contract manufacturer Foxconn in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The company said in its Q2 earnings report that it has shipped approximately 50,000 units from these two U.S. contract manufacturers …

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Sunrise brief: First Solar announces 3.5 GW U.S. factory

Policy / By Staff

Also on the rise: DOE invests $20 million to extend solar lifecycle, cut waste, and in one Florida town, NREL researchers worked with local stakeholders and community members to develop a guide for installing solar panels on churches and other commercial-scale buildings across the state.

Sandia to study snow-related energy losses using Morgan Solar sensor

Industry / By Staff

Technology company Morgan Solar and Sandia National Laboratories are partnering on a study to identify and quantify the amount of energy lost when a solar PV plant is covered in snow. Among the technologies being evaluated is Morgan’s l IOT sensor – the IV DAQ, which captures continuous in situ data and can operate in …

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In the Event of a New York City Blackout, Preparation Is Key

News / By Staff

Let’s say it’s Friday night and you’re beating the 100-degree heat in New York City, watching Netflix in your air-conditioned apartment, when everything goes dark. The last major blackout in the city happened almost 20 years ago. But these days, as global warming means hotter temperatures, the city’s power grid will be put to the …

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FranklinWH energy storage now found through BayWa r.e. distribution

Industry / By Staff

Solar distributor BayWa r.e. is now carrying residential battery systems from FranklinWH Energy Storage “BayWa r.e. is one of the most reputable solar distributors in the industry, and we’re thrilled to join forces to expand access to renewable energy solutions in the U.S.,” said Vincent Ambrose, Chief Commercial Officer at FranklinWH. “Homeowners are ready to enter …

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First Solar will build its fifth solar panel factory in the United States

Industry / By Staff

Thin-film solar panel giant First Solar today announced its intention to build a fifth manufacturing facility in the United States. This fifth factory will join the company’s three-factory campus in Northwest Ohio and the under-construction fourth factory in Alabama, eventually allowing First Solar to have more than 14 GW of annual manufacturing capacity in the …

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TVA secures 279 MW in First Solar panels from for Alabama project

Projects / By Staff

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has secured 279 MWdc of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar for its Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama, which is expected to commence commercial operation in 2027. The project reflects TVA’s growing emphasis on solar in the region, which by 2025 is also expected to become the …

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Month: July 2023