Meet Our Advisory Board – Featuring Brad Heavner
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 […]
Fullmark Energizes 20 MW Ortega Storage Project
Leading independent power producer (IPP) Fullmark Energy’s 20 MW/40 MWh Ortega energy storage project in Lake Elsinore, California is now operational. The milestone marks the third project in Fullmark Energy’s Redwood Projects portfolio to commence operations. The portfolio is a strategic collection of energy storage facilities across Southern California. The other two facilities include the […]
Bila Solar, Origami Partner on U.S.-Made Steel Solar Module Frames
U.S. solar panel manufacturer Bila Solar announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Origami Solar, the industry leader in steel solar module frames. Bila Solar will now offer Origami Solar’s U.S.-made steel frames as an option for its 550 W dual-glass module series, which also contains a domestically manufactured solar cell. This combination provides […]
MassDOT Taps Orion Energy Systems for EV Charger Rollout
Orion Energy Systems announced it will install four High Power DC EV chargers and related infrastructure at two locations for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The installations, located at the Barnstable and Plymouth service areas, will be completed by Orion’s Voltrek division. As part of a contract valued at $2 million, the installations are […]
Minnesota Greenlights First-of-its-Kind Energy Storage Milestone
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved Spearmint Energy’s site permit for a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Dubbed the Snowshoe Energy Storage Project, it is the first standalone BESS project to be permitted by the PUC, the state’s independent regulatory agency. According to Energy Storage News, the total estimated […]
PA Turnpike Expands EV Charging with New Somerset Stations
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) and Applegreen Electric have added new EV charging stations at the North Somerset and South Somerset Service Plazas as part of the state’s 30+ year commitment to sustainability. The buildouts support the launch of a systemwide EV charging program, which will provide drivers with accessible, on-route charging options. Both sites […]
Silicon Ranch, Central Electric to Power Meta’s New SC Data Center with Solar
Silicon Ranch announced a partnership with Central Electric Power Cooperative to build a 100 MW solar farm which will provide power to Meta’s first data center in South Carolina. The agreement builds on Silicon Ranch’s existing relationships with Central and Meta. The solar facility will be the fourth between Silicon Ranch and Central, a generation […]
Energy Vault Partners with Astor Enerji to Strengthen BESS Supply Chains
Grid-scale energy storage solutions provider Energy Vault signed a Global Strategic Agreement with Astor Enerji, a global manufacturer of power transformers and high-voltage equipment, to strengthen global supply chains for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The agreement also aims to accelerate the deployment of large-scale energy storage and grid infrastructure across several markets. The partnership […]
DeCharge Launches U.S. Community-Powered EV Charging Network
Decentralized EV charging infrastructure network DeCharge announced its official U.S. launch, where it will offer its community-powered charging model. DeCharge provides the ability to host EV chargers and earn revenue to anyone, from small business owners to parking lot operators, as a way to combat the ongoing shortage of public charging infrastructure. Hosts determine […]
One of America’s Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Projects Commences Operations
Energy developer, owner, and operator Arevon Energy’s Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project is now fully operational, and it is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the country. The two-phase project, comprised of Eland 1 & 2, will have the ability to provide power to over 266,000 homes each year, and overall, can provide 7% […]
CIP Acquires 1 GW Beehive Battery Storage Project in Arizona
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has purchased the 1 GW Beehive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from EDF power solutions. CIP will manage the 250 MW/1,000 MWh storage project through the remainder of construction, with commercial operation expected to begin early next year. Located in Peoria, Arizona, Beehive has a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona […]
T1 Energy and Corning Forge U.S. Solar Supply Chain Agreement
T1 Energy has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with Corning Incorporated in which T1 will purchase hyper-pure silicon and solar wafers from Corning, beginning in the second half of 2026. The wafers will be delivered to T1’s G2_Austin solar cell facility, which is now under development. The cells will then be used to manufacture […]