SolarCurator

Hand-picked solar/storage/climate news and commentary. An alter ego of Tom Cheyney @cheynman. Opinions are my own.

[Kiterocket @kiterocket]

The potential for AI to transform the renewable energy sector has never been greater.

Our sustainable living experts illustrate how some companies are already taking the lead and how to use this technology to your advantage. https://t.co/2nbjnrQZfY

[SolarCurator @solarcurator]

#IRA in action: @Enel_NA finalizing site for 3 GW #solar panel and cell factory in Oklahoma #energytransition https://t.co/k3uWOBDFYB

[Jeff St. John @jeffsaintjohn]

Google and EDPR plan to build 500MW of solar across 80 sites in Ohio and nearby states - a novel way to avoid interconnection bottlenecks AND bring lower bills and investment to energy-burdened communities. Can this "synthetic" community solar model scale? https://t.co/EA5W6U4twK

[Solar Power World @SolarPowerWorld]

Lithium alternatives capture interest of large battery installers amidst supply chain challenges https://t.co/cmN6eNkpr0

[SolarCurator @solarcurator]

Interesting read about terrain-following #solartrackers: Tracking the sun on uneven terrain @NEXTracker @NevadosEng #energytransition https://t.co/BZ0hbKf1I5

[Nextpower @NextpowerInc]

The Double Black Diamond solar project in southern Illinois has begun construction. Developed and owned by Swift Current Energy with @McCarthyBuild as EPC, this 800 MW project will feature thousands of Nextracker #smartsolartrackers. 
https://t.co/X0RFygpEZ5
#solar

[SolarCurator @solarcurator]

@GreenskiesSolar scores big C&I rooftop win: @Lowes to install 48MW of #solar across 54 California locations https://t.co/8vANfqs2bC

[SolarCurator @solarcurator]

Mobile #Microgrid Builder Asks, “Why Not Make Energy Beautiful?” #energytransition https://t.co/bzSZJ2KcXb

[Solar and Storage Industry @SEIA]

A group of lawmakers are trying to overturn a two-year pause on #solar tariffs. This would subject American businesses to over $1 billion in retroactive duties and cause 30,000 jobs to be lost.

Congress, the choice is clear: #StopRetroactiveTariffs

[SolarCurator @solarcurator]

#IEAPVPS report: Global #solar installations hit 240 GW in 2022 #energytransition https://t.co/tB8BX9sG8e

[Nextpower @NextpowerInc]

Meet Zach Drawbaugh, Nextracker’s Director of Business Development for Aftermarket Services at #SAMNA23. In his recent blog, Zach discusses the underpinnings of monitoring and servicing utility-scale solar assets versus wind.
Read his blog here - https://t.co/kY8dU5k7xu

[Solar Power World @SolarPowerWorld]

ESS iron-flow storage to be used in California winery microgrid @ESS_info
@DomaineAnderson
https://t.co/Rz4hwbBtLo

[pv magazine USA @pvmagazineusa]

Robotic solution designed to address solar installer shortage #roboticsolarinstallation #solarjobs #workershortage #Sarcos https://t.co/GI5H8uI5B6

[Solar and Storage Industry @SEIA]

Introducing The SEIA Online Learning Center and #Solar101 Program.

This platform provides comprehensive educational programming for solar companies and individuals looking to join the solar and storage industry.

RELEASE: https://t.co/SJBT2Eb4uB

[pv magazine USA @pvmagazineusa]

U.S. costs are too high for new Chinese #solar polysilicon factory

https://t.co/LGcz0zkcio

[pv magazine USA @pvmagazineusa]

Global consensus shows #solar must grow over 7,000% by 2050 to decarbonize

https://t.co/D6j3QBj9Mo

[SolarCurator @solarcurator]

@KamalaHarris takes @POTUS jobs message to Marjorie Taylor Greene's district #solarjobs #IRA #cleanenergy https://t.co/RID7S0NenY

[Tom Cheyney @cheynman]

Is this a sign of the IRA times? Production tax credit (PTC) chosen over investment tax credit (ITC) as @DukeEnergy Renewables receives $90 million tax equity investment from @CapitalOne toward 120MW Jackpot solar PV project in Idaho.
https://t.co/MgIGD5GhMS

[Vote Solar @votesolar]

Join @solar_rights, @CALSSA_org, and @VoteSolar Thursday, April 6th at 1pm PDT for a Twitter Live on the SolarAPP+ and Tweetstorm targeting California city officials.

Use this quick action link during the Tweetstorm: https://t.co/U7ZxNFHLU5

[PV-Tech @pv_tech]

Canada announces plans for IRA-style solar and storage investment in 2023 budget # Canada will introduce tax credits, incentives and investment for developing and manufacturing solar PV, energy sto... https://t.co/2FHzRUCxhR