SEIA has created an environmental justice policy platform that focuses on boosting access to clean energy and creating industry jobs all based on tax, climate, energy access and labor policies that push for diversity, equity, inclusion and justice all along the solar value chain.
Given the increasing popularity of solar + EV charging, EnergySage’s FAQ on EVs can be a good resource for prospects. It compares hybrids and EVs and looks at lifecycle and well-to-wheel emissions, costs involved, incentives, average range, and charging issues.
Palmetto is now offering an installer-agnostic solar monitoring and O&M program called Palmetto Protect. It’s free and tracks data on energy production, consumption and savings, all available at a glance. Designed with three additional plans with more features for a fee.
Federal policy, such as Biden’s Executive Order 14008, is increasingly acknowledging the need for environmental justice and energy equity. States are pushing for LMI household access to clean energy through PV solar, heat pumps, energy storage and energy efficiency.
As the solar industry matures, investors are diving into solar company stocks – with a boost for energy storage from energy venture capital. Total corporate funding for the solar sector rose 21% from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021 and is attracting fewer but larger deals.
The electric power sector in America has gone halfway to zero carbon emissions in only 15 years. 17 states, D.C., and PR have laws or executive orders in place to reach 100% clean electricity by 2050 or earlier while 46 U.S. utilities have pledged to go carbon-free.
Going off-grid these days often means using lead-acid batteries for short-term backup and lithium for greater efficiency and an ability to avoid the grid for long periods with deeper cycles. Another consideration is weighing NMC vs. LFP – the two main lithium battery types.
In an interview top string inverter manufacturer SMA discusses their history and mission; flagship product Sunny Boy’s warranties, use cases, and performance compared to other offerings; the SMA PowerUP Partner program; and how to get inverter quotes.
Democratic Senator Wyden from OR offered a bill to axe fossil fuels tax breaks and create new tax incentives for zero-emissions energy resources. It also calls for a 30% ITC for grid improvements like energy storage and transmission and a 30% (of purchase price) increase of the ITC for commercial EVs.
America tripled its energy storage installs in 2020 and is projected to lead storage deployment globally, with a total capacity of 371 GWh by 2030. China will come second with 150 GWh and Japan third with 25 GWh. Asia Pacific lacks strong policy support to maintain its current rate of growth.