Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project
Electrek
MARCH 22, 2024
Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering.
Tesla solar roof at Giga Texas to be world’s largest when complete
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Tesla has been gradually deploying a massive set of solar panels on the roof of its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, set to be the world’s largest upon completion, according to one person from the company. We finished phase 1, so we can pull roughly 10 megawatts. What are your thoughts?
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project
Baua Electric
MARCH 22, 2024
Photo: Enel North America Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering. Enel North America has started constructing the Ables Springs Solar + Storage Project in Kaufman County, near Dallas. Get started here. –ad*
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Texas awards $3.2M in EV infrastructure grants to Plano-Based Universal EV Chargers
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2023
Texas-based Universal EV Chargers has been awarded $3.2 million in grants to provision and install 105 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in 21 locations around the state of Texas. The pressure on Texas EV charging infrastructure will be even higher, however, when estimates include non-Texans driving EVs in the state.
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Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid
Baua Electric
APRIL 10, 2024
Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer on the Texas grid, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Texas’s electricity mix of energy sources managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) electricity grid operator changed noticeably in 2023.
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Tesla Gigafactory Texas’ solar panel installation sees quick progress
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Just days since reports emerged that the first solar panels in Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas facility were being set up, the number of solar panels that have already been installed at the roof of the massive electric vehicle production facility has grown significantly. .
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Tesla lobbies for anyone with solar and batteries to participate in Texas’ energy market
Electrek
MAY 23, 2022
Tesla has filed to change rules for grid operators in Texas in order to enable anyone with solar and batteries, including residential homeowners, to participate in the state’s energy market. The post Tesla lobbies for anyone with solar and batteries to participate in Texas’ energy market appeared first on Electrek.
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BLUETTI’s Solar+: Your one-stop solution for solar – with a free battery!
Electrek
JANUARY 26, 2024
If you’re looking to save money by transitioning to solar energy and ensure your home is prepared for grid outages and extreme weather, BLUETTI has you covered. BLUETTI, one of the most trusted names in energy storage solutions, has announced the exciting launch of the BLUETTI Solar+ Program for Texas homeowners.
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This 408-MW solar farm will be one of the largest in Texas
Baua Electric
MARCH 11, 2024
Photo: Primergy Solar Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. Orion Power Generation originally developed Ash Creek Solar; Primergy acquired the project in 2021. Get started here. –ad*
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Tesla’s self-inscription atop Gigafactory Texas with solar panels continues
Teslarati
JUNE 25, 2022
Tesla’s self-inscription of its name atop Gigafactory Texas with solar panels continues on. On Thursday, Gigafactory Texas drone operator Jeff Roberts captured images of the solar array on top of Tesla’s newest manufacturing facility, giving the best look of the progress that has occurred so far at the factory.
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Tesla Megapack batteries to power revolutionary new bitcoin mine in Texas
Teslarati
APRIL 8, 2022
Tesla Megapack batteries are about to be used for something extremely interesting. As per recent reports, Blockstream and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Block are breaking ground on a solar and battery-powered bitcoin mine in Texas. The Texas-based renewable bitcoin mine would feature a 3.8
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Tesla Virtual Power Plants Get Approval In Texas
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
In recent weeks, Texas residents who have a Tesla Powerwall and solar panels gained the opportunity to be a part of a backup power pilot program, which lets users get money for providing extra electricity back to the state’s […]
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Na-ion battery developer Faradion collaborating with battery manufacturer AMTE Power
Green Car Congress
MARCH 18, 2021
UK-based battery manufacturer AMTE Power and Faradion Ltd. , a leader in non-aqueous sodium-ion battery technolog ( earlier post ), announced a collaboration which combines Faradion’s IP with AMTE Power’s design and manufacturing capabilities. These trends will drive a significant increase in the use of battery storage.
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BLUETTI’s Solar+: Your one-stop solution for solar – with a free battery!
Baua Electric
JANUARY 26, 2024
If you’re looking to save money by transitioning to solar energy and ensure your home is prepared for grid outages and extreme weather, BLUETTI has you covered. BLUETTI, one of the most trusted names in energy storage solutions, has announced the exciting launch of the BLUETTI Solar+ Program for Texas homeowners.
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These 10 U.S. states have the most battery storage capacity installed
Teslarati
JANUARY 9, 2024
energy storage system deployment is expected to nearly double in 2024, with battery capacity forecasted to grow by 89 percent. states have installed substantially more energy storage systems than others, making up the vast majority of battery capacity available. GW (7,302 MW) of battery capacity installed.
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Pecan Street launches Texas’ first grid-connected vehicle-to-grid research and testing center
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Austin, Texas-based energy research organization Pecan Street Inc. launched Texas’ first grid-tied vehicle-to-grid (V2G) testing center at its lab in Austin, turning electric vehicles into a dispatchable load shaving tool for the municipally-owned electric utility, Austin Energy.
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This old Texas wind farm now makes more power with fewer turbines
Baua Electric
APRIL 5, 2024
An old wind farm in Texas just got a second life, and its capacity has gone from 160 megawatts (MW) to 182 MW. An old Texas wind farm gets a second wind The Brazos Wind Farm is in Fluvanna, in Borden and Scurry counties, in West Texas. It sits on around 10,000 acres. Get started here. –ad*
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Tesla is officially an energy provider in Texas
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Tesla has officially entered the Texas market as an energy provider, new documents from the Texas Public Utility Commission state. In August, Tesla Energy had officially filed an application with the Texas Public Utility Commission to sell power in the Lone Star State. The story was initially reported by Gizmodo.
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Tesla is making moves to become an electricity provider in Texas
Teslarati
AUGUST 27, 2021
This became quite evident in Texas as Tesla filed an application with the Texas Public Utility Commission to sell power in the state. Tesla’s application came as the company pursues a number of high-profile battery storage projects in the state, such as a 100 MW system in Angleton, TX, and a 250 MW battery near Giga Texas.
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Canaccord raises Tesla (TSLA) price target by 155% over battery, solar potential
Teslarati
APRIL 12, 2021
Dorsheimer noted that Tesla is poised to change the battery power market “radically,” thanks to its industry-leading technology and production capacity. Yet, it remains battery supply constrained. Dorsheimer raised his TSLA rating to “Buy,” an upgrade from his previous “Hold” rating.
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Tesla Energy completes over 500K solar panel and Solar Roof installations
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Tesla has confirmed that its energy division has completed more than 500,000 solar panel and Solar Roof installations, which was equal to about 4 GW of clean energy. The update bodes well for Tesla’s solar installations, as it suggests that Tesla Energy is growing, albeit at a deliberate pace.
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Watch the solar eclipse impact the US grid in real time
Baua Electric
APRIL 8, 2024
Photo by Drew Rae on Pexels.com A total solar eclipse will bring complete darkness to 12 US states today – watch live to see its effect on solar power and the grid across all 50 US states. hours, and even areas far outside the path of totality will experience some level of reduced solar output.
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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable
Teslarati
JULY 13, 2021
Last week, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s first involvement in a major housing development project in Austin, Texas. The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park. and Darca on the project.
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UPDATE: Tesla adds 500k square feet to Gigafactory Texas for ‘ecological paradise’
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Update: Elon Musk told Teslarati the expansion plans will accommodate Tesla Giga Texas’s “ecological paradise.” Ecological paradise plans from south portion of Giga Texas to river look great, however we must first get the factory financially on its feet. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 21, 2022.
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EIA: US large-scale battery storage power capacity increased 35% in 2020
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 17, 2021
The United States continued a trend of significant growth in large-scale battery capacity, with US battery power capacity reaching 1,650 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2020. At the end of 2019, 163 large-scale battery storage systems were operating in the United States, a 28% increase from 2018.
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A 605 MW PV plant in Germany is now Europe’s largest solar farm
Baua Electric
APRIL 12, 2024
Photo: HANSAINVEST Real Assets A 605 megawatt (MW) project in Germany has claimed the title of Europe’s largest solar farm, bumping a PV plant in Spain out of the top spot. The Witznitz Solar Farm near Leipzig, which is not state-subsidized, is owned by German investment firm HANSAINVEST Real Assets. million modules.
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Tesla Model Y shipments from Giga Texas are hitting their pace
Teslarati
JULY 29, 2022
During the second quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted that Gigafactory Texas is poised to hit the 1,000-vehicle-per-week mark hopefully in the next few months. Recent observations from drone operators who are closely monitoring the Giga Texas complex suggest that Tesla is working hard to achieve this ambitious goal.
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BLUETTI expands its Solar+ program to three more states
Baua Electric
APRIL 12, 2024
Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. This is made possible by harnessing free solar energy and optimizing energy usage, with peak load shifting features in Time of Use areas.” cents, as of September 2023.
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Ohio’s largest solar farm will also be the US’s largest agrivoltaics project
Baua Electric
MARCH 25, 2024
Photo: Erich Burnett/Oberlin College Ohio has green-lit what will be the state’s largest solar farm – and the US’s largest agrivoltaics project. The $1 billion Oak Run Solar Project , approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board last week, will sit on over 6,000 acres in Madison County, west of Columbus. Bill Gates owns some of that land.
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Tesla to provide Virtual Power Plant (VPP) services to Texas grid
Teslarati
AUGUST 23, 2023
A recent press release from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has revealed that Tesla will be providing Virtual Power Plant (VPP) services to the state’s grid. As per the PUCT’s press release , the two ADERs that are launching the initiative involve Tesla Electric customers who have Powerwall batteries in their homes.
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Tesla Gigafactory Nevada’s solar panel installation is expanding further
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2021
Tesla’s Gigafactories in Texas, Berlin, and Shanghai may command the spotlight for the most part these days, but the company’s first Gigafactory in Nevada is still evolving in its own way. “Gigafactory Nevada was designed to be covered with solar panels. . Watch a drone flyover of Giga Nevada in the video below.
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Tesla Gigafactory will be covered in solar panels by end of 2022
Teslarati
AUGUST 9, 2021
Tesla will completely cover its Nevada Gigafactory in solar panels by the end of 2022, the company said in its 2020 Impact Report. Understandably, Tesla investors and enthusiasts alike have been focused on the ramping of Tesla’s other assembly plants, like Giga Texas and Giga Berlin. 2020 Tesla Impact Report by Simon Alvarez.
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This Texas EV lease company includes unlimited free home charging
Baua Electric
JANUARY 29, 2024
Octopus Electric Vehicles is part of the UK-based energy tech giant Octopus Energy Group, which first launched Octopus Energy US in Texas in 2020 after acquiring Evolve Energy. They have hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone.
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Tesla Gigafactory Nevada gets another batch of rooftop solar panels
Teslarati
APRIL 19, 2021
Tesla Gigafactory Nevada might not be attracting as much attention as its newer siblings like Giga Texas and Giga Berlin, but the massive battery factory is still undergoing improvements. This is evidenced by satellite images from late March, which still showed a notably lower volume of solar panels on Giga Nevada’s roof. .
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Ørsted is first in US to operate solar, wind, and storage at utility scale
Electrek
MAY 4, 2021
Danish clean energy giant Ørsted has just completed its very first utility-scale solar plus battery storage project, and it’s in the US. Its Permian Energy Center project (pictured above), a 460 MW solar and 40 MW battery storage facility, is in Andrews County, Texas.
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NERC report outlines potential electricity disruptions in US this summer
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2021
While NERC’s risk scenario analysis shows adequate resources and energy for most of North America, Texas, New England, MISO and parts of the West are at an “elevated risk” of energy emergencies. These plants can provide energy to support peak demand; however solar PV output falls off rapidly in late afternoon while high demand often remains.
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Enel launches five new US wind, solar, and hybrid projects in three states
Electrek
MAY 5, 2021
The new wind, solar, and hybrid projects announced today represent more than 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity and 319 megawatts (MW) of battery storage capacity. The five new projects under construction in Texas, Illinois, and Oklahoma will generate over 4.1
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Alset EHomes Is Building Homes With Tesla Solar … And A Tesla Vehicle Included
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 24, 2021
Tesla signed an agreement with Alset EHome, a home building company, to make sure that an entire community will be built with Tesla’s solar roofing panels, TeslaNorth has reported. The community […].
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US battery storage smashes deployment records in Q4 2023
Baua Electric
MARCH 20, 2024
Photo: Mortensen The US battery storage market shattered deployment records across all segments in Q4 2023 – a 101% increase from the previous quarter. California continued to lead installations in both MW and MWh terms, closely followed by Arizona and Texas. For the US residential segment, deployments reached 218.5 MW set in Q3 2023.
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What Texas Instruments’ Little Professor Can Teach Us
Cars That Think
MARCH 31, 2022
This Texas Instruments calculator, called the Little Professor, debuted in 1976 and proved an instant hit. A 9-volt battery powered the Texas Instrument TMS0975NL integrated circuit and the eight-digit LED display. Many years ago, my 7-year-old sister had a calculator just like this, and I desperately wanted one, too.
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US smashes solar records in 2023 – but 2024 will bring road bumps [Update]
Baua Electric
MARCH 5, 2024
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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Tesla’s Solar Range Extender with Starlink prototype could save lives during disasters
Teslarati
JULY 5, 2022
Tesla’s recent prototype of a solar range extender trailer with Starlink will be a game-changer for disaster relief. When I first saw it, I thought about life-saving solar microgrids deployed during natural disasters. They brought a solar range extender trailer with Starlink. Solar, Starlink & Disasters.
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US battery storage capacity to nearly double in 2024: EIA – ET Auto
Baua Electric
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas in December said it expects around 4.46 GW of battery storage to be available by July 2024. US battery storage capacity could increase by 89% by the end of 2024 if all planned energy storage systems are brought online at the targeted time, the Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday.
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