Oregon Opens Its First Solar-Plus-Storage EV Fast-Charging Station
XCharge North America, the North American subsidiary of XCHG Limited and a provider of EV charging and battery-integrated solutions, announced a new partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Arrowhead Travel Plaza to deploy four dual-dispenser GridLink chargers in Pendleton, Oregon. This latest deployment brings XCharge NA’s total U.S. presence to 18 states and marks Oregon’s […]
ANSI Approves New Standard to Boost Solar Supply Chain Transparency
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has officially approved a new American National Standard that supports greater transparency of the solar and storage supply chain and helps companies comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) traceability requirements.  The standard, dubbed ANSI/SEIA 101 and developed by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), provides a rubric […]
Toyota’s Flagship Manufacturing Facility Goes Solar
Toyota has launched a new solar panel installation at its flagship manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, marking an advancement in its environmental sustainability efforts. The project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing together plant leadership, team members, and community partners. The automaker anticipates that the nearly thirty-acre solar field will produce 15 million kilowatt […]
WEX Broadens EV Charging Access with New Partner Network
WEX, a commerce platform, has formed new partnerships with charge point operators Lynkwell and Revel, as well as payments integration platform Ampcontrol, to expand its EV charging network. The collaborations will allow hundreds of U.S. charging stations to accept payments from WEX users, enabling them to access an extensive EV charging network that is tailored […]
EDP Renewables Energizes 180-MW Texas Solar Project
EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has completed construction on its 180-megawatt (MW) Azalea Springs Solar project in Angelina County, Texas. The milestone was celebrated by EDPR NA executives, industry leaders, local officials, and community partners at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 10. The project is expected to generate enough energy to power the equivalent […]
Ask the Experts: What Does It Take to Build Safety into Texas’ Energy Storage Future?
Laying the Groundwork for Safe, Reliable Energy Storage in Texas Texas’ energy landscape is evolving rapidly. With ERCOT forecasting record electricity demand and renewables expanding across the state, EPCs, installers, and project developers are navigating new challenges in building safe, reliable, and resilient energy storage projects. In our Ask the Experts series, we connect with […]
SRP Partners with ESS on 50 MWh Iron Flow Battery Pilot
The not-for-profit public power utility Salt River Project (SRP) has partnered with ESS, a manufacturer of iron flow long duration energy storage (LDES) systems, to build Project New Horizon, a 5-megawatt (MW), 50 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery system. The pilot project, which will be installed at SRP’s Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center in Florence, Arizona, […]
ComEd Invests Over $100 Million to Accelerate EV Adoption and Charging Infrastructure
Northern Illinois utility ComEd has spent over $100 million in EV and EV charging rebates since it launched the Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan in 2024. Â In addition to funding from the Illinois EPA and other federal grants, the investment has been a core driver of EV adoption in the state, rapidly outpacing the rest […]
Xcel Energy, Sparkfund Partner on Distributed Battery Storage Proposal
Xcel Energy is collaborating with Sparkfund for a first-of-its-kind proposal to build a battery storage network across Minnesota that will bolster the grid and help the utility meet increasing electricity demand. The Capacity*Connect proposal will have Xcel Energy install up to 200 megawatts of battery storage at strategic locations by 2028. The distributed energy resources […]
Meet Our Advisory Board – Featuring Karim Farhat
The Leaders Who Help Shape IESNA’s Conference Program Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s (IESNA) Advisory Board provides industry expertise and guidance, helping us develop timely, engaging, and educational programs that provide clean energy professionals with diverse perspectives, actionable insights, and innovative solutions. From the conference program to the exhibit hall, the contributions of these […]
Entergy Arkansas to Provide Clean Power for Google’s $4B Data Center
Entergy Arkansas announced it will power Google’s upcoming $4 billion technology investment in Arkansas, including the development of a new data center in West Memphis. The site marks Google’s first facility in the state. The company plans to cover the energy costs associated with running the facility, which is expected to add over $1.1 billion […]
Love’s Expands EV Charging Network in Colorado
Love’s Travel Shops recently commissioned an Electric Era charging station for its newest location in Buena Vista, Colorado—marking the 38th EV charging installation in its growing national network. The move builds on Love’s earlier commitment to expand EV charging infrastructure across its travel centers nationwide.  The Colorado Energy Office Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas program […]