Energy Update
By Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network
A years-long study to determine a fair rate to pay New Hampshire utility customers for their unused solar power and other generation is nearing completion, but some Republican state lawmakers don’t want to wait.
A free app that instantly processes rooftop solar and battery storage permit applications has saved nearly 5,000 hours in its first year.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) said it had completed the Ramona microgrid, one of four planned microgrids within the High Fire Threat District in California.
U.S. solar panel imports fell during the first quarter, according to analysis from S&P Local Market Intelligence. The drop reportedly came as the industry braced for an investigation by the U.S. Commerce Department over allegations that China-based manufacturers are dumping solar modules by setting up operations in other Asian nations in a bid to circumvent U.S. tariffs.
The U.S. Department of Energy is dedicating $84 million to help demonstrate enhanced geothermal pilot projects.
Nextracker said it is bolstering its domestic production capacity amid uncertain and volatile global supply chain conditions.
The solar tracker manufacturer said it would be the sole customer of a steel production line at a new Steel Dynamics, Inc. facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. The line will be operated by JM Steel.
Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Energy to explore the development of renewable energy opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and support the country’s clean energy objectives.
Under the terms of the MOU, Masdar will explore the development of and investment in ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV), floating solar PV and hydropower projects, with a potential capacity of up to 1 GW. The specific projects to be developed were not disclosed.
Wisconsin officials released the state's first-ever clean energy plan, which is billed as putting the Badger State on the path to achieving the carbon reduction goals of the Paris Agreement, and reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
Los Angeles once again leads U.S. cities in total installed solar capacity, while Honolulu, Hawaii ranks highest for solar capacity per capita, according to a new report.
Three leading Canadian energy companies have announced a plan to develop 1,200 MW of wind projects in Québec.
The partners include hydropower and transmission builder Hydro-Québec; Énergir, the largest natural gas distributor in Québec and parent company of Green Mountain Power in Vermont; and Boralex, an onshore wind power developer with projects in Canada, France, U.S., and U.K.
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