Category: Energy

– AI assisted CAD was a key innovation area for Sunrun identified from patents – Sunrun’s grant share as of February 2024 was 79% – A recently granted patent disclosed a method for utilizing a cable holder assembly in conjunction with a solar module frame The company profile on Sunrun highlights AI assisted CAD as…

1. Ideal Energy apprentices work on a rooftop solar project to qualify for enhanced tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. 2. Many solar projects need to meet prevailing wage and apprentice requirements to be eligible for five-times enhanced credits. 3. Solar companies like ReVision and Blue Ridge Power have developed successful apprenticeship programs to…

1. Akaysha Energy secures AU$250 million debt deal from seven banks for two grid-scale projects in Queensland with a total 710MWh battery capacity. 2. The Commonwealth government’s Capacity Investment Scheme receives overwhelming interest from developers with bids for 19,000MW of potential energy storage projects, far exceeding the initial target of 600MW. 3. SCEE Electrical awarded…

1. AI has the potential to significantly improve key areas of grid management, including planning, operations, reliability, and resilience. 2. It is crucial that new AI use cases are rigorously validated, scalable, and adhere to power grid governance standards to avoid introducing new risks to the grid. 3. AI can also support a range of…

– MN8 Energy LLC has placed orders for 457 MW of advanced thin film solar modules from First Solar Inc. – MN8 owns and operates a 3.2 GW portfolio and has previously transacted with First Solar for the acquisition of a solar project in California. – MN8 and First Solar are collaborating to develop a…

1. Consider signing up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email or by following on Google News. 2. It is important to understand that one may not need as much range in an electric vehicle as perceived, based on typical daily usage. 3. Charging needs for an EV can be easily managed even with…

– New issue of Future Power Technology magazine is available online – Focus on wind power, battery energy storage, and coal phaseout in Europe – Investigative deep dives into wind turbine blade disposal, solid-state batteries, and Adani’s role in Indian energy market The latest issue of Future Power Technology focuses on key aspects of the…

1. Mediation is a valuable tool in the solar and storage industry to quickly resolve disputes between customers, businesses, and other parties, saving time, hassle, and legal costs. 2. Parties in dispute mutually select a mediator, who helps them reach a binding settlement by finding common ground and crafting fair solutions, often resulting in a…

– Not everyone has space for rooftop solar, but everyone can benefit from time-of-use tariffs by charging batteries during off-peak times. – The company manufactures battery storage solutions in China and sells in the UK market, with a flagship product being the All in One 6.0 lithium iron phosphate home battery. – The home battery…

1. Q1 2024 smart grid venture capital funding reached $686 million, a 134% increase from the previous year. 2. The top five deals in Q1 2024 all revolved around EV charging companies. 3. Some notable deals included Electra raising €330 million, Powerdot raising $108 million, and Monta raising $87 million. In the first quarter of…