Enphase Energy announced that it is expanding its support for grid services programs — or virtual power plants (VPPs) — in New Hampshire, North Carolina and California, powered by the new IQ Battery 5P. Grid services programs are managed by regional utilities and use energy stored in home batteries to help power communities when it …
Enphase IQ batteries now eligible for VPP programs in three more states Read More »
The Sierra Club, an environmental group with a focus on reducing fossil fuel pollution, has graded 75 utilities on their resource plans through 2035. The average grade was a “D.” October 11, 2024 The Sierra Club has issued a report on how the resource plans of half the nation’s utilities will affect their emissions from fossil fuel …
Large utilities plan to replace only half their fossil generation by 2035 Read More »
Escondido has become the first city in San Diego County, California, to prohibit battery energy storage sites until new land use policies and standards related to BESS are developed. On October 9, the city council voted unanimously to put temporary restrictions in place for an initial 45-day period. Such measures may be extended for an …
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Sunrise brief: IEA forecasts over 4,000 GW of new solar by 2030 Read More »
GM Energy has officially launched its stationary energy storage product to all 50 states. The GM Energy PowerBank comes in 10.6 and 17.7 kWh sizes and can be paired with EV chargers or stand alone. “One of the core differentiators of GM Energy’s portfolio is its modularity,” said Wade Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy. …
All 50 states now have access to GM Energy’s stationary energy storage system Read More »
Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced a collaboration with Lunar Energy to simplify the installation and maximize the functionality of home energy storage and solar systems. The integration of Eaton’s new AbleEdge smart breakers with the Lunar System will make it easier for installers and homeowners to deploy solar and storage, manage loads, optimize …
Eaton smart breaker now compatible with Lunar Energy battery systems Read More »
The International Energy Agency says renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030, with solar accounting for 80% of the growth in capacity. October 10, 2024 From pv magazine Global The International Energy Agency (IEA) is predicting over 4,000 GW of new solar will be added worldwide by the end of …
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Ørsted and Salt River Project (SRP) celebrated the official commencement of the Eleven Mile Solar Center, a 300-MW solar project and 300-MW/1,200-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Pinal County. The project is part of Ørsted’s $20 billion dollar investment in building out American energy generation. Eleven Mile Solar Center is SRP’s largest co-located solar …
Ørsted completes 300-MW solar + storage project in Arizona Read More »
Walmart announced it will invest in 74 Solar Landscape community solar projects in Maryland and Illinois. The commercial rooftop projects are currently under construction and are expected to be energized in 2024 and 2025. They will create nearly 43 MWDC of solar capacity for the surrounding communities, enough power to serve the equivalent of over 3,600 …
Walmart invests in 74 rooftop community solar projects in two states Read More »
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