Ruling Upholds FERC Order to Include Energy Storage in Wholesale Electricity Markets
Following is a statement from Katherine Gensler, vice president of regulatory affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association, on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit's decision upholding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC's) Order No. 841, which requires wholesale markets to allow participation by energy storage resources:
ACORE Commends Decision to Uphold FERC Order No. 841 on Energy Storage
Following is a statement from American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) President and CEO Gregory Wetstone on today's decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to uphold FERC Order No. 841, a bipartisan and unanimous landmark rule that removes barriers to energy storage participation in wholesale electricity markets:
Some clean energy employees are returning to work, but sector's full recovery unlikely if Congress doesn't act
• 106,300 clean energy workers returned to their jobs in June
• 514,200 clean energy workers remain jobless in wake of COVID-19
• Troubling signs cloud clean energy sector's outlook; stimulus needed now
CALSSA launches Virtual Product Expo Series
CALSSA's Product Expo Series is meant to solve this problem by mimicking the conversations you'd have on the trade show floor without leaving your desk. The series is designed to give attendees exposure to each company's latest and greatest in a short period of time while keeping the experience simple, no-nonsense, affordable and accessible.
Total Corporate Funding for Solar Sector Reaches $4.5 Billion
Mercom has just released its 1H 2020 Solar Funding and M&A report. The findings in this in-depth report can support a stand-alone story or add to the foundation of your reporting for any of your solar or clean energy stories. Some of the key findings from today's report include:
Total Corporate Funding (including venture capital funding, public market, and debt financing) in Solar Sector reached $4.5 Billion in 1H 2020
There were 25 solar corporate M&A transactions
Solar project acquisition activity was up in 1H 2020 with 14.7 GW
Oil and gas majors were the major acquirers of solar assets in 1H 2020 and accounted for about 6.5 GW (45%) of acquisitions
Webinar Launch of ACORE's New Report: Expectations for Renewable Energy Finance in 2020-2023
In addition to the survey findings, speakers on the webinar will discuss the health of the renewable sector and potential pathways toward achieving ACORE's $1T 2030 goal of reaching $1 trillion in U.S. private sector investment in renewable energy and enabling grid technologies by 2030.
An Innovative Approach: Digital Marketing Within the Solar and Storage Sectors
With the Solar & Storage DigiCon in the starting blocks (official launch on July 15, 2020), the initiators Joint Forces for Solar and the International Battery and Energy Storage Alliance - IBESA are building one of the most important platforms for digital marketing of the industry.
Iberdrola Enters Texas Market, Offers Residents Affordable Wind Energy
This summer, Texans can save up to $500 by switching to 100% pure Texas wind
The Coretec Group Secures Manufacturing Partnership with Evonik Industries
The Coretec Group, Inc announced that it has entered into a supply partnership with Evonik Industries, a world leader in specialty chemicals. Evonik will produce initial quantities of Coretec's Cyclohexasilane ("CHS") silicon technology, marking a key milestone in the commercialization process
TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES AT THE FIRST INTERSOLAR INNOVATION DAY
Attendees of the first Intersolar Innovation Day 2020 can look forward to learning about the latest technologies in the global solar industry, hearing from top-level speakers and viewing product presentations. Plus, they will be able to take advantage of networking opportunities with company representatives and solar experts.
Customers face rising energy bills due to increase in subsidy scheme costs
Research from Cornwall Insight's 'Third-Party Charges forecast' highlights that as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, the total cost of renewable subsidy schemes* is forecast to rise above £10bn in 2020-21. The £/MWh impact on suppliers is expected to be around 5.4% higher due to COVID-19 related effects and top £40/MWh in total.
Solar Arrays to be Installed for General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
RPCS to provide mechanical installation services for Today's Power, Inc. Project
Energy Toolbase Integrates Delta's Energy Storage Solutions onto its Platform
Energy Toolbase, an industry-leading software platform providing solar + storage modeling, energy storage system control, and asset monitoring products, has integrated Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions onto its sales and modeling software platform. This integration will empower renewable energy developers to objectively analyze and propose the economic value proposition of Delta's energy storage solutions.
eSmart Systems, Xcel Energy, and EDM International Announce the Successful Completion of Phase One of Xcel Energy's Transmission Grid Virtual Inspection Project
The first phase, launched in December 2019, was successful in deploying Collaborative Intelligence to inspect and document 2,897 miles of Xcel Energy's transmission assets and finished ahead of schedule in March. The multi-year initiative will be expanded into Phase Two to continue to update asset records, reduce operational costs, decrease failure rates, and extend asset life.
Q CELLS to invest €125m into its German R&D Headquarters over next three years
The investment also reinforces Q CELLS' position that long-term investments in innovation and highly qualified jobs in the solar industry must remain protected by patents.
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