LDES systems are large energy storage installations that can store renewable energy until needed and can provide a much-needed solution for a reliable and decarbonized grid.

Long-duration energy storage: The time is now

States with decarbonization goals must plan and prepare for ways to access energy when they need it. Investing in long-duration energy storage (LDES) is the solution.
June 5, 2023/by Panel The Planet
Including solar, wind & nuclear power as well as hydroelectricity via large dams, 59% of CA's electricity now comes from carbon-free sources.

California hits new record for renewable energy generation

Including solar, wind & nuclear power as well as hydroelectricity via large dams, 59% of CA's electricity now comes from carbon-free sources.
June 4, 2023/by Panel The Planet
In total, solar accounted for 15.9% of the state’s retail electricity sales in 2021, the highest among all renewable energy sources.

Solar accounted for 16% of California’s electricity sales in 2021

In total, solar accounted for 15.9% of the California's retail electricity sales in 2021, the highest among all renewable energy sources.
June 3, 2023/by Panel The Planet
The California Senate Budget Committee proposes a $400M community solar & storage investment in the updated Budget and Fiscal Review

CSBC proposes $400M investment in community solar + storage

The California Senate Budget Committee (CSBC) proposed a $400M community solar & storage investment in its updated Budget and Fiscal Review.
June 2, 2023/by Panel The Planet
Solar is emerging as an energy superpower with this year's investment in the sector ($380B) set to surpass spending on oil production ($370B) for the first time.

Global solar power investment to surpass oil for the first time

Solar is emerging as an energy superpower with this year's investment in the sector ($380B) set to surpass spending on oil production ($370B) for the first time.
June 2, 2023/by Panel The Planet
Scientists have achieved a new world record for a next-generation solar cell, which holds the promise for novel applications like building-integrated and window solar panels.

Scientists break world record for solar power window material

Scientists have achieved a new world record for a next-generation solar cell, which holds the promise for novel applications like building-integrated and window solar panels.
June 1, 2023/by Panel The Planet
California’s innovation and prosperity are the consequence of stakeholder-centric environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies furthering sustainability, consistent with Adam Smith’s invisible hand in the free market economy.

California teaches Florida and Texas a lesson in ESG

California’s innovation and prosperity are the consequence of stakeholder-centric environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies.
June 1, 2023/by Panel The Planet
Governor Gavin Newsom today released an update on the state’s clean energy progress and an implementation plan to reach future targets.

Governor Newsom updates the roadmap to California’s clean energy future

Governor Gavin Newsom today released an update on the state’s clean energy progress and an implementation plan to reach future targets.
May 31, 2023/by Panel The Planet
California energy experts generally agree that the state’s interconnection processes need a broad overhaul, since CAISO’s queues are overwhelmed with hundreds of requests every year

California’s ‘zonal’ approach could revamp clean energy planning, shrink interconnection queue: experts

California energy experts generally agree that the state’s interconnection processes need a broad overhaul and hope a new "zonal" approach can help.
May 31, 2023/by Panel The Planet
CA regulators say the state is unlikely to run out of electricity this summer because of a big increase in power storage and a wet winter.

California unlikely to run short of electricity this summer thanks to storms, new power sources

CA regulators say the state is unlikely to run out of electricity this summer because of a big increase in power storage and a wet winter.
May 30, 2023/by Panel The Planet
A research team at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland was overjoyed when they saw that perovskite-containing solar cells sent to the ISS performed over and above their expectations.

Perovskite solar cells could power future long-distance space missions

A research team at NASA's Glenn Research Center was overjoyed when they saw that perovskite-containing solar cells performed above expectations.
May 30, 2023/by Panel The Planet
Annual grid connection applications hiked by 40% in 2022 to over 700 GW as demand for solar and storage projects soared

US solar, storage builders dash west in major test for grids

Annual grid connection applications hiked by 40% in 2022 to over 700 GW as demand for solar and storage projects soared.
May 29, 2023/by Panel The Planet
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