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Aries Grid is a lithium iron phosphate battery designed for long-duration energy storage systems. February 23, 2023 Our Next Energy, Inc. (ONE), announced Aries Grid, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) utility-scale battery system that can serve as long-duration energy storage. Founded in 2020 by Apple Inc. veteran Mujeeb Ijaz, ONE was initially known for making batteries for electric vehicles. …

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Sunrise brief: Rooftop solar in Arkansas threatened by new legislation Read More »

House Bill 1370 would cut net metering rates in the state, severely damaging the value of customer-owned solar. February 21, 2023 Another U.S. rooftop residential solar market is under threat as House Bill 1370 has been introduced in Arkansas. The bill proposes to slash the rate utilities pay solar customers for sending excess renewable energy …

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Net metering caps would be expanded and community solar access widened in Senator Jason Anavitarte’s bill. February 21, 2023 Senator Jason Anavitarte of Georgia sponsored SB 210, a bill to expand net metering and community solar in the state. The bill has met strong support from the Georgia Solar Energy Industries Association (GASEIA). The bill, …

Rooftop solar friendly bill introduced in Georgia Read More »

Rooftop solar is considered an important part of the evolution of our grid. It requires less transmission buildout than traditional, centralized power generation, is more resilient in events that disrupt the grid, and saves land. Analysis by Environment California found that, based on a state regulator estimated deployment of 28.5 GW of solar through 2045, …

Retaining value for solar customers under California NEM 3.0 rule change Read More »

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Sunrise brief: The outstanding success of solar on new homes in California  Read More »

Even before the new home solar mandate, California had achieved groundbreaking levels of solar adoption, largely due to policy and incentives, said report by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. February 17, 2023 Between 2011 and 2021, approximately 1.1 million new homes started construction across the United States each year, and those rates are only expected to …

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Solar hasn’t yet taken hold in North Dakota, a state that relies more on wind power when it comes to renewable energy adoption. February 17, 2023 Solar is about as rare as a sasquatch siting in North Dakota, with only 1.1 MW of total solar capacity installed to-date, according to the Energy Information Administration. The …

50 states of solar incentives: North Dakota Read More »

An equitable clean transportation future includes expanding freight corridors and EV charging infrastructure in underserved communities. February 16, 2023 President Biden’s goals of building out a national network of 500,000 EV chargers got a boost with the announced funding to accelerate the creation of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) corridors that expand the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) …

EV charging network receives $7.4 million in federal funding Read More »

According to IRS guidance, 1.8 GW of solar is eligible for 40% and 50% tax credits via the IRA, with the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program allowing for certain projects to gain a 10% or 20% tax credit in addition to the Inflation Reduction Act’s 30% investment tax credit. February 16, 2023 The U.S. Internal …

IRS releases guidance on low-income solar tax credit booster Read More »