Startup Enteligent secures $6 million to scale solar EV charging
The company offers a DC-to-DC electric bidirectional electric vehicle charger that allows EVs to charge directly from solar panels without the need to convert to AC.
Google invests in 800 MW solar project in Illinois
The Double Black Diamond Solar project may be the largest solar installation east of the Mississippi when complete in 2025.
California advances flexible demand that can absorb renewable power
With flexible demand appliance standards for pool controls set to take effect in California next year, the state is now developing standards for electric storage water heaters, to be followed by standards for five more types of appliances.
Sunrise brief: Most states with renewables targets are meeting them
Also on the rise: We must onshore the supply chain. Most states with renewables targets are meeting them. And more.
12 GW of utility-scale solar deployed in first half of 2024, doubling 2023
The Energy Information Administration reports that 20.2 GW of electricity generation capacity was deployed in the U.S. in the first half of 2024, with solar energy leading and energy storage also seeing significant deployments. Fossil fuel retirements exceeded new fossil constructions more than tenfold.
We must onshore the supply chain
With the introduction of the American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act earlier this month, senators are trying to close this work-around and put American manufacturing back on a level playing field.
U.S. solar car race success for two Canadian teams
Solar car teams from Canada outperformed in two categories of the latest Electrek American Solar Challenge.
U.S. module manufacturers seek “critical” retroactive tariffs
Led by First Solar and Hanwha Q Cells, U.S. solar module manufacturers have filed allegations with the Commerce Department, citing “critical circumstances” and suggesting increased module imports due to their previous lawsuit filings.
Most states with renewables targets are meeting them
Nearly all states with a renewable portfolio standard have met or nearly met their current standard. Four states have yet to meet their solar carve-out requirements.
Sunrise brief: Form Energy iron-air battery in Maine granted $147 million
Also on the rise: Sage Geosystems begins construction of 3 MW geothermal storage facility for ERCOT grid. What to look for in tracker monitoring technology. And more.
