American-made LG Energy Solution lithium battery cells to be used in Delta’s residential ESS https://ift.tt/KCsSRnZ Delta has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solution Vertech to use LG’s American-made battery cells in Delta’s residential energy storage systems. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide Delta with 4 GWh of residential lithium…
Lightsource bp funds community initiatives with 180-MW Louisiana solar project https://ift.tt/L6y4UJC Lightsource bp’s 180-MWDC solar project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, has entered commercial operation. The Prairie Ronde Solar project is located about 30 miles north of Lafayette. “The Prairie Ronde solar project is a powerful example of domestic energy investment in action,” said…
Seven top research universities kick off California Solar Canal Initiative https://ift.tt/DMoEOBf An initiative led by faculty from seven top research universities — six of which are in California — aims to accelerate the deployment of solar arrays over the state’s extensive canal network. According to a 2021 UC Merced study published in Nature Sustainability,…
New York Power Authority announces first fully owned solar project https://ift.tt/rmTs3RM Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) acquired full ownership of a 20-MW solar energy generation project in the town of Fort Edward in Washington County. The Somers Solar project is the first to be acquired, owned and…
Case study: PureSky leans on Terrasmart to optimize NY community solar portfolio https://ift.tt/yRZ9Vre U.S. solar developer PureSky Energy works within the community solar market and operates its projects for their entire lifetime, prioritizing collaboration with landowners, towns and other local stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships in the communities. With over 9,000 customers signed up…
Study links solar surge to evening price hikes for fossil energy https://ift.tt/Cx1gdb9 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A new study examining electricity markets in Western Australia reveals that the rapid spread of rooftop solar installations can unintentionally increase market power among fossil fuel producers during evening hours. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University…
Seven universities unite to propel solar projects over California canal system https://ift.tt/aFi9lhm Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A coalition of faculty from seven prominent research institutions, including six based in California, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at scaling up the use of solar panel arrays installed over California’s vast canal infrastructure.…
Effect of sulfur composition on tin sulfide for improving solar cell performance https://ift.tt/nNdhktL Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Solar cells convert sunlight into clean energy – but if the solar cells themselves are made of toxic materials, it almost defeats the purpose. That’s where tin sulfide (SnS) comes in. SnS is an environmentally…
Pisgah Energy completes 649-kW project for NC plastics company https://ift.tt/FrWD52q CMI Plastics, a third generation family-owned business, is built on a foundation of strong relationships. That’s why, when some of CMI Plastics’ customers called on the company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, CMI Plastics went above and beyond to show its commitment to sustaining…
PV Hardware debuts remote solar tracker operating platform https://ift.tt/rZmxXHO PV Hardware USA (PVH), a global solar tracker manufacturer, has introduce DeepTrack, an operating ecosystem designed to improve the efficiency, reliability and management of solar tracking systems. The platform integrates real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and AI-driven analytics to help solar asset owners optimize energy…