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SunPower’s current conundrum can be traced back to late 2023, when the company announced it had breached a credit agreement due to late financial reporting caused by a subsidiary’s inventory reporting error.

$860M DOE loan to facilitate utility-scale solar + storage in Puerto Rico

07.19.2024

Collectively, the project comprises 200 MW of solar PV and up to 285 MW (1,140 MWh) of stand-alone BESS capacity.

California’s net billing tariff is doing what it intended

07.19.2024

The latest data in the EIA’s report shows Californians are increasingly pairing new solar systems with battery storage.

The house always wins: Massive Gemini solar + storage outside of Las Vegas reaches commercial operations

07.19.2024

Gemini’s 1.8 million solar panels can generate up to 690 MW, and the arrays are co-located with 380 MW of 4-hour battery storage.

Most of the rest of damaged Vineyard Wind blade falls into ocean

07.19.2024

aritime crews had been preparing for the blade falling into the sea, but indicated there was relatively little they could do because of “challenging weather conditions.”

07.19.2024

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California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels

07.19.2024

The U.S. Department of Energy said the California Hydrogen Hub will receive an initial $30 million to begin its planning and design phase.

Hydro power and de-risking climate change

One of HYDROVISION’s mega sessions highlighted how climate change-induced alterations can provide opportunities for hydropower, along with risks….

Hydropower “can punch way higher than its weight” to aid global decarbonization

The journey to global electric system decarbonization can get a large boost through aiding and supporting hydro as an enabler of intermittent renewables….

Construction begins on Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind project

The Governor also announced the issuance of New York’s fifth offshore wind solicitation to advance the next wave of clean energy development projects off the …

EDP Renewables cuts ribbon on 200 MW solar + storage park in Fresno County

The 200 MW solar and storage site has previously announced PPAs with Ava Community Energy and San José Clean Energy….

Wind power operations off Nantucket Island are suspended after turbine blade parts washed ashore

A spokesman for the federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Wednesday that operations at Vineyard Wind have been suspended until it can be d…

Massachusetts is one step closer to streamlining state, local permitting process

The House and Senate must still hammer out a single compromise version of the bill to send to Gov. Maura Healey….

SPP’s Order 2222 proposal is taking too long

Stakeholders face challenges in navigating SPP’s opaque and dispersed implementation process, writes REW contributor Rao Konidena….

Coffee and a conversation: HYDROVISION hosts moderated breakfast roundtables

Dozens of hydropower professionals gather on the last day of HYDROVISION to share ideas and experiences over breakfast….

Women in hydropower inspire, share challenges and experiences at HYDROVISION luncheon

Four influential women in the hydropower industry receive recognition and highlight ways to accelerate female participation in the field….