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Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto

The company previously known for generators and battery backup systems, moves further into the C&I market with the acquisition of Ageto. August 5, 2024 Generac Power Systems, known for its generators, battery backup and other power products, has acquired Ageto, a leading provider of microgrid controllers. Ageto, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, developed the ARC …

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$500 billion into solar in 2024

The International Energy Agency projects that solar will attract more investment than all other electricity generation sources combined. Global energy spending is set to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year. August 5, 2024 According to the World Energy Investment 2024 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), total energy spending, including fuels …

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Aerosols from wildfires slash North American solar production

Throughout July, smoke from wildfires in Canada and the US West Coast significantly impacted irradiance across North America, while Hurricane Beryl and upper atmospheric conditions delivered unstable cloud cover across the central and eastern United States. August 2, 2024 From pv magazine Global Throughout July, smoke from wildfires in Canada and the US West Coast …

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8 GW of solar-plus-storage at resilience hubs in California could save lives

Solar and storage at almost 20,000 community sites across California could help protect its population during power outages, especially during heat and smoke events, a study found. August 1, 2024 California faces public safety power shutoffs, wildfires and heat waves that “increasingly trigger outages across the state,” creating a “pressing need” to support increased community …

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Renewables “cheaper and faster” than methane, says nation’s largest utility

NextEra’s Q2 2024 quarterly earnings report shows significant growth in the company’s renewable pipeline. However, the group, which is typically exacting, refused to put a hard number on their future demand growth expectations. July 31, 2024 There has been considerable discussion recently about the growth in power grid demand in the United States, following roughly …

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The evolving art and science of agrivoltaics

At Bluewave, integrating solar technology with traditional farming practices isn’t just a concept, it’s the new standard. Jesse Robertson-DuBois, director of sustainable solar development, shares insights on the transformative journey of agrivoltaics within the industry. July 31, 2024 “We’ve dug in deep on agrivoltaics, it’s now our default option for land use in our solar …

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