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New Year’s Eve blackout spotlights Puerto Rico’s ‘critical’ need for planned solar + storage

Baua Electric

Photo: Convergent Energy Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. million in loan guarantees, paving the way for Convergent to install both solar and standalone battery systems across the island. On New Years Eve, nearly the entire island 90% lost electricity, leaving over 1.3

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Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant reaches 244 homes in San Diego

Teslarati

Tesla has reached 244 homes in San Diego through its VPP program, as shown in a screenshot of the Tesla app posted by one person who was recently accepted into the program (via Sawyer Merritt ). Those in California with a Tesla Powerwall and solar panels can apply to be a part of the VPP through the Tesla app.

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8.5M square feet of US self-storage rooftops are getting solar

Baua Electric

Photo: Solar Landscape National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a major player in the self-storage industry, has partnered with community solar developer Solar Landscape to roll out 100 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity across 8.5 Solar Landscape also runs a sizeable solar workforce training program.

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US smashes solar records in 2023 – but 2024 will bring road bumps [Update]

Baua Electric

gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2023, according to a new report, but 2024 will bring challenges to the industry. Every solar market segment saw year-over-year growth in 2023, bringing total installed solar capacity in the US to 177 GW. GW of new capacity, while nearly 800,000 Americans added solar to their homes.

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US battery storage smashes deployment records in Q4 2023

Baua Electric

Market gains in California were offset by a contraction in Puerto Rico, which follows a “roller-coaster” as incentive funds open and close. Read more: Arizona’s largest battery will help feed your Google habit To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system.

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

Driivz

billion in NEVI funding is allocated at the state level, with all 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participating, usually through an RFP process.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Sponsored by the EAA and Plug In America , DEED featured events in 34 states , as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. “With the pandemic, with climate change issues coming to the forefront, with a change in Administration, there’s just incredible interest in EVs right now.”