LPO’s Conditional Commitment to EVgo Will Enable Buildout of 7,500 New Charging Ports
In an effort to make EV charging more accessible, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment to EVgo Swift Borrower LLC, better known as EVgo, for a loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion to expand public EV charging infrastructure. If finalized, the loan guarantee would support the company […]
California, Texas, Florida Lead in US Utility-Scale Solar Capacity
According to EIA.gov, utility-scale solar power averaged 63.1 GWh between 10 AM and 6 PM each day in the Lower 48 states as of August 2024, which represented a 36% increase for the same hours a year ago. Additionally, solar generating capacity outpaced other sources of electricity in the U.S. power sector in 2023, a […]
Study Identifies New Trends in EV Charging Market
According to a new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx, investments in EV charging infrastructure have led to widespread expansion and rapid growth in public charging networks, particularly high-power DC chargers exceeding 150 kW. Â These high-power chargers significantly enhance the convenience and efficiency of public charging by reducing charge time and increasing vehicle throughput […]
Controversial CA Storage Installation Licensing Rule on Hold
According to Solar Power World, a September 26 ruling has temporarily halted the enforcement of a California rule that severely restricts solar contractors from installing and servicing BESS. The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) approved a rule in April that prohibits licensed solar contractors from adding and/or performing maintenance on batteries paired with solar […]