The Texas Storage Market’s Defining Transformation
In August 2023, battery storage operators in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) celebrated a record-breaking combined revenue of $285 million in a single month. By 2024, annual revenues had declined 71% from 2023 levels, even as batteries were working harder than ever. Energy arbitrage accounted for a larger share of revenue, rising from […]
RWE Brings New Solar and Storage Capacity Online in Texas
RWE has officially commissioned the Stoneridge Solar project in Milam County, Texas, adding 200 MW of solar generation and 100 MW (200 MWh) of battery storage to the state’s energy mix.  The project strengthens Texas’ supply of reliable, cost-competitive electricity while supporting the state’s growing demand for dependable, homegrown power. Construction of Stoneridge Solar created […]
SEI and Nextpower Partner to Expand Solar Workforce OpportunitiesÂ
Solar Energy International (SEI) has announced a new partnership with Nextpower (formerly known as Nextracker) that will significantly expand access to solar workforce training through SEI’s Empowerment Program.  The collaboration strengthens SEI’s mission to train a diverse global solar workforce and ensure that renewable energy education is both high-quality and accessible to learners from all backgrounds. Nextpower’s investment directly […]
ChargePoint, Dabaja Brothers Launch Fast-Charging Network in Metro Detroit
ChargePoint has partnered with Dabaja Brothers Development Group to launch a new ultra-fast EV charging site in Canton, Michigan, marking the first in a broader effort to address the lack of fast charging options across metro Detroit.  The Canton location serves as the initial hub in a planned network that will expand to Dabaja Brothers–owned properties in Dearborn, Livonia, […]
Suncoast Charging Debuts First 325 kW Fast-Charging Hub in Florida
Suncoast Charging Corporation has officially opened its first public DC fast-charging station in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, marking the start of the company’s broader expansion across the region. The new site, located at the Hub at Bexley, supports up to eight vehicles at once and features Tesla’s V4 Canvas Superchargers capable of delivering up to […]
Reliant, GoodLeap Launch Program to Expand Home Battery Storage and VPP ParticipationÂ
Reliant and GoodLeap have announced a new partnership to make residential battery storage benefits more accessible for Texas homeowners. Reliant, an NRG company, is a leading provider of home energy solutions in Texas, while GoodLeap is a top U.S. technology firm known for its financing and software platforms for solar and battery systems. Together, the companies are […]
Refuel EV Solutions Partners with Radial Power to Expand Charging Management
EV charging management and deployment services provider Refuel EV Solutions (REVS) announced a strategic partnership with infrastructure and energy solutions company Radial Power.  Under the agreement, REVS will oversee the management and operations of Radial Power’s EV charging portfolio across its expanding network. REVS will assume management of more than 100 properties and 550 charging ports […]
OneEnergy Expands Wisconsin Solar Portfolio with Two Utility-Scale Projects
Public Benefit Corporation OneEnergy Renewables has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) and Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE), a move that significantly supports Wisconsin’s clean energy goals. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin and Seattle Washington, OneEnergy develops solar projects that prioritize responsible siting and stewardship. Per the agreement, OneEnergy will build two utility-scale solar […]
Ask the Experts: How Can Battery Storage Help Texas Manage Load Growth and Strengthen Grid Resilience?
Battery Storage as a Scalable Tool for Texas’ Reliability and Growth Challenges As Texas braces for a projected 50% surge in electricity demand by 2029, the grid is feeling the strain of rapid, uneven load growth. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as one of the most adaptable tools for relieving localized congestion, stabilizing […]
Geronimo Power Pledges $1.3 Million to Blevins Solar Project Communities
Geronimo Power (Geronimo) has pledged to contribute $1.3 million to host communities within its Blevins Solar Project in Falls County, Texas. The 270-megawatt (MW) project, currently under construction, is scheduled to commence operations later this year.  Texas’ largest community foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, will manage and distribute the donations. Blevins entered into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Fujifilm and Bristol […]
New Jersey Advances Agrivoltaics With New Dual-Use Solar Pilot
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has opened applications for its Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program (Dual-Use Pilot), allowing pre-qualified farmers to host solar projects that create a new revenue stream while supplying affordable clean energy.  The initiative will deploy solar arrays on working farmland, advancing the state’s exploration of agrivoltaics. The NJBPU welcomed public input […]
Ava Community Energy Opens First Fast-Charging Station in Oakland
Community Choice Aggregator Ava Community Energy has launched its first EV fast-charging station in downtown Oakland, California.  Planned as part of a network that will include up to 15 fast-charging stations, the Oakland site was commissioned to offer greater convenience for current EV drivers and as a way to encourage more EV adoption. Within the anticipated network, locations will […]