Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has requested California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approval of six additional battery energy storage projects totaling 387 MW of capacity, intended to further integrate clean energy from renewable generation sources while helping to ensure future reliability of the electric system. The six project agreements complete … [Read more...] about PG&E Seeks CPUC Approval to Expand California Battery Storage Portfolio
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DOE Funds Five Organizations to Expand New Energy Technology Training
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded approximately $6 million to five organizations that will develop training programs for emergency responders, building managers and owners, and other officials interacting with solar energy and storage systems, alternative-fuel vehicles and their chargers, and energy-efficient building technologies. Led by or working with … [Read more...] about DOE Funds Five Organizations to Expand New Energy Technology Training
EDF Renewables North America Signs Solar PPA with BASF
EDF Renewables North America, an independent power producer and service provider, says the Space City Solar Project is progressing with development milestones with the recent signing of the first tranche of 55 MW AC /73 MW DC to BASF through a power purchase agreement. The project’s total capacity is up to 345 MW AC/455 MW DC. Space City Solar, located in … [Read more...] about EDF Renewables North America Signs Solar PPA with BASF
APsystems’ APsmart RSD, SMA Inverters PVSRE Compliant
APsystems, a global multi-platform MLPE solution provider, has welcomed SMA to its growing network of inverter manufacturers compatible with its APsmart brand of Sunspec standard-compliant photovoltaic rapid shutdown equipment (PVRSE). Solar professionals in the U.S. can now combine the complete range of SunSpec Rapid Shutdown-certified SMA inverters with a reliable … [Read more...] about APsystems’ APsmart RSD, SMA Inverters PVSRE Compliant
Bipartisan Bill Extends the Investment Tax Credit
Congress has reached a bipartisan deal that contains important emergency relief measures for the renewable energy industry, including a two-year extension of the investment tax credit (ITC) – critical to the solar power industry. The full legislative package combines a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package and an omnibus spending bill for 2021 with tax extenders and energy … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Bill Extends the Investment Tax Credit