AT&T Signs PPA with Enbridge for 130MW Solar Farm
Canadian energy group, Enbridge, has commenced operations for its 130MW Orange Grove solar farm near Corpus Christi, Texas. According to POWER Magazine, the array marks Enbridge’s first installation in the Lone Star State. AT&T, which is headquartered in Dallas, has signed a long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the project to help offset the […]
Energy Vault, Jupiter Power Extend Partnership for Additional 100MW/200 MWh BESS
Grid-scale energy solutions provider Energy Vault and Jupiter Power, leading developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage products, have announced the signing of an agreement for the supply of an additional battery energy storage system (BESS) at a Jupiter site, located in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region. The new BESS will […]
AI Leader Stem to Support One of America’s Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Projects
Stem, a leader in AI-enabled clean energy software and services, today announced its role in advising and supporting the design for Green River Energy Center, a 400-megawatt (MW) solar and 1,600 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage project. Developed and indirectly owned by rPlus Energies and located in Eastern Utah, Green River Energy Center is […]
From Competition to Community: How the Solar Games Help Power Global Good
Each year at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s (IESNA) flagship event, the Solar Games electrify the exhibit hall with a high-energy, head-to-head competition among North American installer teams. However, the true power of this one-of-a-kind tournament goes far beyond the arena. Thanks to a long-standing partnership with nonprofit organization Twende Solar and the generosity […]
SolarEdge Celebrates 250,000th Inverter Milestone at Austin Flex Facility
Smart energy technology leader SolarEdge Technologies Inc. announced it has officially produced its 250,000th solar inverter at the Flex facility, located in Austin, Texas. The milestone is a landmark achievement for its U.S. manufacturing operations and marks a pivotal moment in the company’s efforts to strengthen its domestic manufacturing, energy resilience, and job offerings nationwide. […]
New Jersey to Decommission All Turnpike Tesla Superchargers
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) announced it will part ways with Tesla and remove 64 Superchargers from the super highway connecting the northern and southern parts of the state. The authority will switch to third-party provider Applegreen Electric for its EV charging. According to NJ.com, service areas on the turnpike will begin transitioning […]
DOE Cancels Sunnova’s $3B Loan Guarantee
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has cancelled a $2.92 billion loan guarantee previously committed to residential solar company Sunnova. Originally disclosed in 2023, the loan guarantee has been “de-obligated,” thus removing the requirement for the federal government to continue financing. It was the first loan guarantee designated for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and could […]
Massachusetts Targets 5,000MW of Energy Storage by 2030
Massachusetts is moving toward its goal of procuring 5,000MW of energy storage by 2030. The state’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) partnered with Massachusetts electric distribution companies (EDCs) to file a draft request for proposal (RFP) to the MA Department of Public Utilities for the procurement of mid-duration battery energy storage systems (BESS). Eversource, […]
ABB Launches BESS-as-a-Service to Simplify Clean Energy Adoption
Global technology leader ABB announced the launch of its new Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service (BESS-as-a-Service), a flexible solution to support the clean energy transition that requires no upfront capital investment. BESS-as-a-Service is the first of many emerging next-gen service models that are designed to break down clean technology adoption barriers and help companies reach their […]
IESNA 2025 Insights: Scaling Clean Energy Through Smarter Tools & Strategy
Krista Simicich Digital Editor Inside The Episode Recorded live at the Hub during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025, these conversations explore what it takes to scale clean energy projects and businesses in today’s evolving solar landscape. In Episode 13, Mike Hall, CEO of Anza, explains how smart procurement decisions—especially those tied to domestic […]
AES, Meta Sign PPAs for 650 MW of Solar in SPP Market
The AES Corporation announced it has entered into two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to bring 650 MW of solar projects online in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market that will support Meta’s data centers. AES is the largest U.S.-based global power company, having signed 10.1 GW of contractual arrangements with major global hyperscalers; 7.7 […]
Optimizing Energy Projects: Xendee’s End-to-End DER Modeling Platform
An Integrated Solution for Modern Energy Infrastructure Xendee delivers a unified platform for designing, modeling, and operating Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids, from feasibility through long-term operation. Supporting the Full DER Project Lifecycle Xendee offers a comprehensive platform for modeling and operating Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids. Designed to support the full project […]