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INTERVIEW: KORE Power CEO talks about the future of lithium-ion batteries
KORE Power is bringing battery manufacturing stateside, streamlining some of the supply chain issues being seen across the globe.
JPMorgan hired to run sales process for energy storage and solar developer
An energy storage and solar developer recently engaged JPMorgan to run a sales process, said sources familiar with the situation.
Recurrent Energy hires Scotia to seek buyers for solar project portfolio
Recurrent Energy has hired Scotia Capital to help sell five solar projects across the Southeast and Midwest, said sources familiar with the situation.
RFP: CenterPoint seeks to enter contracts for battery energy storage capacity, has identified potential project sites
CenterPoint, a Houston, Texas-based transmission and distribution utility company, seeks to enter contracts for electric energy storage to support reliability needs of its distribution system and has identified several potential locations for battery storage applications.
INTERVIEW: RWE Renewables executive discusses US expansion efforts
The German-based company’s US arm RWE Renewables Americas has a busy upcoming year lined up as its recently announced offshore wind joint venture with National Grid is expected to bid in the New York Bight lease auction which is slated to launch in 1Q22.
RFP: Peninsula Clean Energy launches 2021 RFO for renewable energy and storage
This RFO seeks contract offers for both renewable energy generation and energy storage to meet PCE’s energy procurement obligations, its environmental objectives, and to offer its customers cost-competitive, clean energy options.
INTERVIEW: CleanCapital CCO on firm's push for community solar and storage acquisitions
CleanCapital has acquired two operating Massachusetts community solar projects from EDF Renewables with a combined capacity of 12 MW, marking their fifth acquisition close this year.
Utility-scale battery storage developer esVolta hires Citi to run sales process
Utility-scale battery storage developer esVolta has retained Citi to consider strategic alternatives, said three sources familiar with the situation.
Texas-based renewable developer Tri Global pursuing sales process
The Dallas-based project developer is among a swath of middle market developers expected to explore strategic alternatives after larger utility-scale developers were sold earlier in 2021.
PacifiCorp updates shortlist from 2020 All-Source RFP; DESRI pulls Steel Solar project off list
PacifiCorp is still in negotiations with short-list parties from its 2020 All-Source RFP and provided an updated list of projects being discussed.
Hecate Grid lays out storage development plans following completion of Johanna facility
Hecate Grid has big plans in the coming years after completing its 20 MW/80 MWh Johanna energy storage system (ESS) earlier this month.
Urban Grid's debt refinancing to push its pipeline into construction phase
Approximately, USD 200m of the new funding will be used for capital expenditures, while the remainder will be utilized for Urban Grid's development expenditures.
NPM MARKET DATA: Community Solar State Spotlight - Minnesota
This NPM State Spotlight is the first in a new report series highlighting the rapidly evolving Community Solar development landscape across the country.
ERCOT's Director of Grid Coordination discusses the rise of battery storage in Texas
ERCOT saw 1.4 GW of new standalone battery storage projects proposed in August continuing the two-year surge of Texas for these assets.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma anticipates October 15 RFP launch seeking 2.6 GW of wind, 1.35 GW of solar
American Electric Power (AEP) subsidiary Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has issued two draft requests for proposals (RFPs) ahead of an anticipated October 15, 2021 official RFP launch date.
Pennsylvania's move to join RGGI could have dramatic origination implications
Through RGGI, participating states put a cap on allowable carbon emissions. This creates a system by which states auction off "carbon allowances" to emitting plants on a quarterly basis. They then invest much of the proceeds into renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Savion exploring strategic alternatives via Macquarie and Guggenheim
The Kansas City-based developer has 12.5 GW of solar and 3.3 GW of energy storage under development and has 2 GW of projects in solar and storage that have either reached the construction phase or are in operation, according to its website.
PacifiCorp to focus on solar energy paired with battery storage in new IRP
PacifiCorp released its 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) this week and it showed a strong focus on solar energy paired with battery storage.
PRE-RFP: San Vicente Energy Storage RFP to be advertised next month
The San Vicente Energy Storage Facility RFP will be advertised starting next month, according to the San Diego County Water Authority. This will allow bidders time to prepare proposals for submission in November.
WCE becomes first black eye for California's CCA community following bankruptcy collapse
Following a decision last month to file for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy with the Federal Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Western Community Energy (WCE) has now filed a Notice of Deregistration with the California PUC, making it the first CCA in the state to collapse.