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SRP and NextEra Energy Resources commission solar-charged battery system, storing enough clean energy to power nearly 23K homes

Photo Courtesy NextEra Energy Resources: A new battery energy storage system that can power more than 22,500 average-sized homes was recently unveiled. Pictured at the ribbon cutting are, from left, Julie Holmes, Vice President of Business Management at NextEra; Stephanie Rush, Senior Project Manager at NextEra; Bobby Olsen, Chief Planning, Strategy & Sustainability Executive at […]

How Push Power is driving the solar sector forward

With rising electricity costs, escalating overheads and the profitability of businesses at stake, many more are now diversifying and reaping the financial returns of using farm building roof space or unusable land for solar panels. While cynicism still wields its ugly head with the effect this has on food production opportunities, renewable experts argue that […]

The coal-heavy state of Kentucky has just begun work on its largest solar farm

What’s the biggest solar farm in the US? How many solar farms are there in the US? According to the US Energy Information Administration, there are more than 5,000 solar farms in the US. In 2022, they produced 3.4% of the country’s electricity, the agency said. Which state has the most solar parks? It might […]

ENGIE commissions 100-MWh battery project near existing Texas solar array

ENGIE North America has successfully commissioned the 100-MWh Sun Valley Battery Storage project in Hill County, Texas. The energy storage facility is co-located with the 250-MW Sun Valley Solar project that was commissioned last year. The Sun Valley Battery Storage project will provide reliability and ancillary services to meet ERCOT’s growing demand for electricity. The […]

Renewables to exceed half of German electricity use in 2023

Renewables to exceed half of German electricity use in 2023 by AFP Staff Writers Berlin (AFP) Dec 18, 2023 More than half the electricity consumed in Germany in 2023 will have been generated from renewables for the first time, the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) said on Monday. According to […]

Enphase IQ Battery owners now eligible for a few utility VPP deals

By SB Staff December 18, 2023 Enphase Energy is expanding its support for virtual power plants (VPPs) through grid services programs across the United States. Most recently, homeowners who install Enphase IQ Batteries are now eligible to enroll in Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). Homeowners with IQ Batteries can also […]