Eaton Delivers Microgrid for Connecticut’s First Net-Zero Public Library
Intelligent power management company Eaton is supplying a microgrid for the new Manchester Public Library in Connecticut, supporting reliable and cost-effective energy. The project is scheduled for completion in 2026 and aims to achieve zero net energy (ZNE) ready status. The move empowers the Town of Manchester to strategically balance energy production and consumption while enhancing […]
NextEra Energy and Google Cloud Expand Gigawatt-Scale Collaboration
NextEra Energy and Google Cloud have announced a substantial expansion in their energy and technology collaboration. The companies will partner to develop multiple, new gigawatt (GW)-scale data center campuses along with ample generation and capacity to support operations. They will also collaborate on NextEra’s enterprise-wide digital transformation, using Google Cloud AI and infrastructure to accelerate technological […]
California Allocates $1.1B for Zero-Emission Buses and Infrastructure
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved a $1.1 billion fund for new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure. The funds will also go toward restoring aging bridges, improving highway safety, and increasing mobility on local streets. The upgrades, under the Governor’s Build More, Faster – For All agenda, aim to make California’s communities […]
Philadelphia Expands Solar Portfolio with Abes Run PPA
The City of Philadelphia announced it will procure clean energy from the 20-megawatt (MW) Abes Run Solar project through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Once operational, the solar project will supply approximately 5 percent of municipality electricity use, which is six times the amount City Hall uses in a year. Per the PPA, Abes Run Solar will electrify Philadelphia’s municipal operations […]
Nextpower Expands Southeast Operations with New Fabrication Line and Monitoring Center
Nextpower (formerly Nextracker), a provider of intelligent power generation systems, announced the opening of its expanded Southeast regional hub with a new Remote Monitoring Center in Nashville, along with a massive expansion of its U.S. steel fabrication capacity in the region. Operated by MSS Steel Tubes USA, the addition of a new fabrication line will double the company’s […]
ERCOT Launches Real-Time Co-optimization Plus Batteries Program
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) announced the successful implementation of the first operating day of Real-Time Co-optimization Plus Batteries (RTC+B) in ERCOT’s electricity market. The RTC+B market design change is a major part of the strategic development of the current ERCOT market. The goal is to allow for enhanced flexibility in real […]
Southwire Invests in Orange Charger to Accelerate Multifamily EV Charging
Power infrastructure provider Southwire Company LLC has announced a strategic investment in Orange Charger, a company specializing in right-size EV charging solutions for multifamily housing units. The companies plan to combine Southwire’s expertise in power distribution and installation solutions with Orange’s purpose-built charging platform to create streamlined installation packages and material bundles that make multifamily EV charger deployments less […]
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 Opportunities
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 […]