Probably True Solar Stories is a podcast that spotlights fictional legends and heroes while educating about the solar industry. October 10, 2022 UnThink Solar launched a new podcast, Probably True Solar Stories, that offers a fictional look at how solar energy is increasingly becoming part of American pop culture, careers, politics, family life, and urban legends. The …
When combined with on-site generation assets, battery storage systems can be used to ride out the worst of the price volatility – discharging during high prices and absorbing excess energy from generation. October 7, 2022 Pairing battery storage with wind turbines or solar panels (either on a site level or utility scale) can add a …
Using AI to optimize and unlock the value of co-located solar and energy storage Read More »
Partnership between Gallup Solar and Lightstar Renewables to double the annual number of solar installations supporting Navajo communities for the next three years, plus increase opportunities for training and certification in solar installations. October 6, 2022 Gallup Solar and Lightstar Renewables announced a new partnership intended to boost access to clean energy and refrigeration for …
Workforce training increases access to solar and jobs in Navajo communities Read More »
Even adding 9.5 GW of renewables will increase transmission congestion said NYISO in a report that also called for development and commercialization of dispatchable emission-free resources. October 6, 2022 New York needs 20 GW of new renewable generation by 2030 and an additional 75 GW of zero-carbon resources by 2040 to meet state targets, said …
New York needs 20 GW of new renewables by 2030, plus transmission, says grid operator Read More »
From pv magazine LatAm The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) to allocate 1 GW of renewable energy capacity and 500 MW of storage. The procurement exercise is being held in accordance with the Integrated Resource Plan, which was approved by the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau in August 2020. It …
RFP alert: Puerto Rico launches tender for 1 GW of renewables, 500 MW of storage Read More »
Common threads included manufacturing expansion into the United States, new product lines, and massive customer demand. October 5, 2022 Electricity was in the air at the RE+ conference in Anaheim, California, as more than 27,000 people were estimated to have attended the show. The nation’s largest energy conference was even more exciting than usual, since …
Boston, Massachusetts startup Form Energy announced the Series E financing round. October 4, 2022 Solar and wind power have intermittency in their productive hours, as multi-day weather events can impact output. Therefore, multi-day storage that is cost effective is an important feature in grid reliability. Boston startup Form Energy developed technology to address this need, …
Multi-day iron-air battery startup nets $450 million investment Read More »
SolarGrade software is a fieldwork platform by HelioVolta that includes pre-made workflows and pre-written issue descriptions that help reduce time on site. October 4, 2022 SolarGrade, developed by HelioVolta, is a cloud-based platform that standardizes and automates solar and storage fieldwork with and desktop applications. The software is akin to having an expert at the …
HelioVolta wins American-Made Solar Prize for software innovation Read More »
The generator uses a fuel cell and a lithium iron phosphate battery, so it is silent and emits only warm water and filtered air. October 4, 2022 Generac Power Systems and EODev signed a formal distribution agreement to bring EODev’s large-scale, zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell power generator to the North American market. Generac is …
Generac to bring EODev hydrogen fuel cell power generators to North America Read More »
The company leveraged its experience in cold weather projects to support the clean energy deployment. October 3, 2022 Solar FlexRack announced it supplied trackers for a 42 MW portfolio of community solar projects in Illinois. The trackers were supplied to owner-operator Summit Ridge Energy. The fourteen solar projects supported by the trackers were developed under …
Solar FlexRack trackers supplied for 42 MW Illinois community solar portfolio Read More »
© 2022 All rights reserved United Power Partners
