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The American Clean Power Association, Advanced Energy Economy and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed supplemental comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to emphasize the need and opportunity for near-term interconnection improvements. These joint comments highlight areas of agreement from clean energy companies that would allow timely and cost-effective interconnection of much-needed …

Clean energy trade groups ask FERC to reform interconnection process Read More »

Two storage systems Convergent Energy + Power financed and developed in Orange County, California, are now operational in Southern California Edison (SCE) territory. Convergent will operate and maintain the 9-MW/36-MWh and 6-MW/24-MWh lithium-ion energy storage systems at one of SCE’s substations in Santa Ana, California, using Convergent’s energy storage intelligence, PEAK IQ. Convergent’s energy storage systems …

60 MWh of energy storage now operational in SCE territory Read More »

In the next few weeks, mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks to make room for newer technology. This will affect all 3G-enabled devices, including some solar inverters. Inverter warranties and SRECs will be affected by this issue, so installers will need to work with customers on upgrades. The new, free 3G tool from …

New software helps installers locate and replace inverters affected by 3G shutdown Read More »

Denver-based Pivot Energy and Nautilus Solar Energy have announced the completion of a 13-MW community solar portfolio in Colorado. The fully operational portfolio is comprised of seven projects located in Crowley, Weld and Logan Counties, and provides a clean energy alternative to an estimated 1,700 households and 12 commercial subscribers, including the Town of Breckenridge, …

Nautilus Solar and Pivot Energy complete 13-MW Colorado community solar portfolio Read More »

The Dept. of Energy (DOE) will provide $2.91 billion to boost production of advanced batteries used in stationary energy storage and electric vehicles, as directed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. DOE intends to fund battery materials refining and production plants, battery cell and pack manufacturing facilities, and recycling facilities that create good-paying clean energy jobs. …

DOE pledges $2.91 billion to boost U.S. production of advanced battery technology Read More »

Enphase Energy announced that it is launching a partnership with renewable energy and grid solutions provider Swell Energy. The partnership enables Enphase Energy Systems, powered by IQ Microinverters and IQ Batteries, to participate in Swell’s distributed virtual power plant (VPP) programs in California, New York and Hawaii. The partnership will enhance solar and battery access …

Enphase solar + storage systems can now participate in select VPP programs Read More »