Amazon has invested in 26 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects totaling 3.4 GW of electricity production capacity, bringing its total investment in renewable energy in 2020 to 35 projects and more than 4 GW of capacity – the largest corporate investment in renewable energy in a single year. These new projects will make Amazon the largest-ever corporate … [Read more...] about Amazon Becomes Largest Corporate Purachaser of Renewables
SCE: California Grid Needs to Adapt to Attain Clean Energy Future
Fundamental changes in how the electric power grid is planned, designed, built and operated are necessary to meet future challenges. These challenges are created by changes in electricity use and in the sources of energy connected to the grid, including greatly expanded use of electric vehicles (EVs) and growth in large-scale solar power and energy storage – fundamental … [Read more...] about SCE: California Grid Needs to Adapt to Attain Clean Energy Future
New York Power Authority Approves the VISION2030 Energy Roadmap
The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) board of trustees has approved a new strategic plan, VISION2030, which provides a roadmap for transforming the state’s energy infrastructure to a clean, reliable, resilient and affordable system over the next decade. VISION2030 highlights NYPA’s commitment to partnering with statewide customers to ensure a … [Read more...] about New York Power Authority Approves the VISION2030 Energy Roadmap
Littelfuse Ups Amperage in Solar String Fuse Offerings
Littelfuse Inc., a global manufacturer of technologies in circuit protection, power control and sensing, has expanded its SPXV series solar string fuses to include 35 to 60 amperage models. Designed to integrate into an LFXV15 fuse block and cover holder, Littelfuse’s 20 x 127 mm 1500 V DC solar fuses protect photovoltaic (PV) installations from overloads and … [Read more...] about Littelfuse Ups Amperage in Solar String Fuse Offerings
Hydro-Quebec Taps Energy Storage to Foster Renewable Transition
Hydro-Québec, a company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity, has launched EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a subsidiary that designs, sells and operates sustainable energy storage systems. The EVLO-designed storage systems are intended mainly for power producers, transmission providers and distributors, as well as the commercial and industrial markets for … [Read more...] about Hydro-Quebec Taps Energy Storage to Foster Renewable Transition