Month: September 2022

Zinc8 to manufacture its first zinc-air batteries in the U.S.

Canadian battery developer Zinc8 Energy Solutions announced its plans to begin battery production in the United States incentivized by manufacturing production credits within the Inflation Reduction Act. September 2, 2022 Zinc8 Energy Solutions Inc. announced that the company’s inaugural commercial production facility will be based in Ulster County in New York. Based upon comprehensive analysis done by …

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Sunnova submits application to develop solar + storage “micro-utilities” in California

Sunnova Energy announced it has applied to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to develop a first-of-its-kind solar and storage focused “micro-utility” in California. Sunnova formed a wholly-owned subsidiary called Sunnova Community Microgrids California (SCMC) to own and operate EaaS offerings in new communities including energy generation, storage and distribution infrastructure. SCMC seeks to develop …

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Sunrise brief: The IRA won’t solve all of our energy issues 

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CPUC Reminds Californians of New 369 Area Code Coming to 707 Region

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reminds Californians that the new 369 area code will be added as an overlay to the existing 707 area code region starting February 1, 2023. With new telephone numbers in the 707 area code region in high demand, the CPUC in June 2022 approved the implementation of an area …

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Despite supply challenges, solar panel shipments grew 32% last year

The Energy Information Administration module shipments report showed a steady climb in shipments. Plus, the U.S. may pivot to a domestically sourced solar supply chain. September 1, 2022 The Energy Information Administration (EIA) releases an annual report on U.S. solar panel shipments, which include imports, exports, and domestically produced and shipped panels. This year’s report …

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Toray Resin Company adds almost 1-MW solar project to power operations

Duke Energy Indiana’s 900-kW solar energy facility to help power operations at Toray Resin Company’s Shelbyville campus is now in service. Construction on the 8-acre, ground-mounted solar project began in October 2021 and was completed in late August 2022. The solar project is the first to come from a Duke Energy pilot program that aims …

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CED Greentech updates name to Greentech Renewables

Solar distributor CED Greentech has rebranded as Greentech Renewables to emphasize its commitment to leadership in the renewables industry. Greentech Renewables keeps its core values of service, integrity and reliability. The new Greentech Renewables slogan “Going Beyond Supply” emphasizes the company’s broad range of service offerings. While distribution is at the heart of the company, …

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It’s no longer ‘if’, but ‘how’ to get to 100% emissions free electricity

NREL explores the complexities of the various technology paths to 100% emission-free electricity in the United States, which include 540 GWac to 1 TWac of solar power being installed by 2035. September 1, 2022 There are many paths to reach 100% emissions free electricity. We will probably be taking all of them as we build …

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Duke Energy Florida completes 700-MW solar commitment made in 2018

With the completion of a new 74.9-MW solar facility in Hardee County, Duke Energy reached a significant milestone – it has delivered on its commitment to provide 700 MW of clean energy to Florida customers. The Charlie Creek Solar Power Plant is the last of 10 solar sites that are part of the company’s multiyear plan on …

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