Distributed generation

Jinko Solar leads solar photovoltaic market in Brazil in 2022

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Friday, April 7, 2023
PV, Distributed generation, Renewable energy

SHANGHAI, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Greener's Distributed Generation Strategic Study, Jinko Solar was the leader for PV modules volume imported in Brazil last year with 3,065 MWp imported, confirming once again its lead in the Brazilian solar PV market.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Greener's Distributed Generation Strategic Study, Jinko Solar was the leader for PV modules volume imported in Brazil last year with 3,065 MWp imported, confirming once again its lead in the Brazilian solar PV market.
  • As a result, Jinkosolar is expected to surpass a market share of 17.6% in Brazil for the first time.
  • This marks a significant achievement for the solar module manufacturer as it continues to gain market share despite more brands hitting the market.

New Project Media Launches Distributed Generation (DG) Market Research Platform and Industry Event

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Intelligence, Funding, Research, DG, NPM, Acquisition, Distributed generation, Community solar, Renewable energy

PRINCETON, N.J., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Project Media (NPM), a rapidly growing market data, intelligence, and events company providing origination-led coverage of the North American renewable energy market, announced today the official launch of its Distributed Generation (DG) offering; a bolt-on, parallel market data & intelligence platform covering DG projects, interconnection queues, developer pipelines, market developments, financing & M&A. 

Key Points: 
  • Having understood the gap in the space, NPM also announced it will host a DG-focused industry event to complement its current roster of thought leadership, networking, and content-driven events.
  • "Since the launch of our Utility-Scale offering in 2019, our clients and broader market conditions suggested a market research gap in the Distributed Generation and Community Solar segments," said NPM Chief Commercial Officer, Brett Birman.
  • As with NPM's market research platform and its industry events to date, DGNYC23 will serve renewable energy developers and their finance, investment, construction, advisory, corporate, and utility partners.
  • To learn more about NPM's renewable energy market research offerings and/or upcoming events, please visit www.newprojectmedia.com .

Revolve Provides Update on Commissioning of its BESS Project Located in Cancun, Mexico

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Maintenance, Energy, Donald Duck filmography, ESA, EPC, Secured loan, Erongo Battery Energy Storage System, Project, Distributed generation, Hand, BESS, Renewable energy, Construction, Cancún, News

This is the first BESS project that the Company signed under its new division, Revolve Renewable Business Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first BESS project that the Company signed under its new division, Revolve Renewable Business Solutions.
  • The 3.2MWh battery storage system is being installed at the site of a major hotel chain in Cancun, Mexico.
  • Revolve is the 100% the owner of the Project and has responsibility for the financing, installation and operation of the BESS system.
  • Eric Hickert (Head of Distributed Generation) commented, "The Cancun BESS project is now moving into the final stages with full commissioning expected in the coming weeks.

AutoGrid Joins RMI's VP3 Initiative

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Carbon, RMI, VPP, Policy, Electricity, Google Nest, Ford, EVS, Schneider, Virtual power plant, Distributed generation, Schneider Electric, AI, VP3, General Motors, Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, Renewable energy

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Solution (DERMS) provider AutoGrid announced today that it has joined Rocky Mountain Institute's (RMI) Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) initiative to accelerate the scaling of virtual power plants in order to enable a cleaner, more reliable, and cost-effective grid.

Key Points: 
  • With more than 7GW of flexible capacity and an annual average of 1,800 dispatch events, AutoGrid joins other industry champions including Ford, General Motors, and Google Nest to advance this critical technology in accelerating the energy transition.
  • "VP3's objectives are closely aligned with AutoGrid's mission to leverage AI and technological innovation to combat the climate crisis," said AutoGrid CEO Ruben Llanes.
  • Acquired by Schneider Electric in 2022, AutoGrid also brings Schneider's global prosumer to grid strategy to VP3.
  • "VP3 looks forward to working together with AutoGrid and other industry leaders to scale the market for VPPs."

CPower Joins Industry Leading "Virtual Power Plant Partnership" Initiative

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Carbon, RMI, VPP, DER, Education for librarianship, Generator, Electricity, Google Nest, Ford, Distributed generation, Virtual power plant, Weather, VP3, C&I, General Motors, Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, Renewable energy

BALTIMORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy ("CPower"), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced that it has joined RMI's Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3). The initiative aims to catalyze the industry and transform policies to support scaling virtual power plants (VPPs) in ways that help advance affordable and reliable electric sector decarbonization by overcoming barriers to VPP market growth. CPower joins industry leaders, including Ford, General Motors, and Google Nest, among others, in working toward a future where businesses, households, and communities are empowered through VPPs which can help to support cost-effective energy, emissions reductions, and a more resilient electricity grid.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy (" CPower "), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced that it has joined RMI's Virtual Power Plant Partnership ( VP3 ).
  • The initiative aims to catalyze the industry and transform policies to support scaling virtual power plants (VPPs) in ways that help advance affordable and reliable electric sector decarbonization by overcoming barriers to VPP market growth.
  • "CPower was recently recognized as the North America leader for flexible capacity in Wood Mackenzie's most recent market report.
  • "VP3 is excited to partner with CPower and other industry leaders to grow the market for VPPs and ensure the energy transition doesn't miss a beat."

Scale Microgrids Acquires over 100 Megawatts of Community Solar Projects

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Utilities, Acquisition, Electricity, Distributed generation, CO2, Inflation, Scale, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, New Yorker, Renewable energy, Upstate New York

Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) recently announced they will acquire from CSG-Gutami more than 100 megawatts of New York community solar projects in late stage development which Scale will construct, own and operate.

Key Points: 
  • Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) recently announced they will acquire from CSG-Gutami more than 100 megawatts of New York community solar projects in late stage development which Scale will construct, own and operate.
  • That represents the most aggressive climate and clean energy initiative in the nation, which includes 70 percent renewable energy generation by 2030 and economy-wide carbon neutrality.
  • “We’re committed to providing the simplest path for New Yorkers to participate in clean energy projects,” said Julian Torres, Chief Investment Officer at Scale.
  • Supported by the Inflation Reduction Act we will now expand our development activities to other states, preferably states with similar community solar programs.

AutoGrid Unveils Cutting-Edge EV Grid Services Solution to Help Utilities Spur Adoption and Attain Sustainability Goals

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
ChargePoint, DER, Workplace, Electricity, Forecasting, EVS, Public utility, EV, Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, VPP, Schneider Electric, Distributed generation, V2G, Significance, Virtual power plant, Ecosystem, Environment, EVSE, Fireworks, Renewable energy

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Solution (DERMS) provider AutoGrid today launched AutoGrid Flex EV, an AI solution aimed at enabling cleaner, more reliable, and cost-effective grid operations.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading Virtual Power Plant ( VPP ) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Solution ( DERMS ) provider AutoGrid today launched AutoGrid Flex EV , an AI solution aimed at enabling cleaner, more reliable, and cost-effective grid operations.
  • AutoGrid Flex EV is the industry's most complete solution to help utilities survive and thrive in the EV era – and across the DER spectrum.
  • "Through our Power Response program, AutoGrid empowers consumers to actively participate in making the grid more resilient, reliable, and sustainable.
  • AutoGrid's new EV solution is a quantum leap for decarbonization and democratization of the grid."

Scale Microgrids Closes $225 Million in First of its Kind Energy Transition Debt Facility

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Professional Services, Other Energy, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Finance, Nature, Allen & Overy, Distributed generation, Sim Van der Ryn, School, Black & Veatch, KeyBank, National bank, Head, Policy, City National Bank, Wind, CHP, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency

These distributed energy projects will impact communities across the country, providing a diverse range of businesses, schools, municipalities, and rate-paying consumers access to energy that is cheaper, cleaner and more resilient.

Key Points: 
  • These distributed energy projects will impact communities across the country, providing a diverse range of businesses, schools, municipalities, and rate-paying consumers access to energy that is cheaper, cleaner and more resilient.
  • We’re thrilled to be leading this transition, and powering the world with distributed energy,” said Ryan Goodman, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Scale Microgrids.
  • With the closed facility, Scale has increased its access to the debt capital markets, which is a cornerstone of our strategy to deliver microgrids and distributed energy projects at favorable rates,” said Julian Torres, chief financial officer at Scale Microgrids.
  • ”This transaction is another example of our ongoing commitment to the distributed energy transition,” said Andy Redinger, head of KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Utilities, Power & Renewable Energy Group.

CPower Leads Virtual Power Plant Market with 6.3 GW of Flexible Capacity Under Management

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
VPP, Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Generator, Virtual power plant, Distributed generation, DER, Database, Renewable energy, MISO, Wood Mackenzie

BALTIMORE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy ("CPower"), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced its recognition as the national leader in overall flexible capacity under management in Wood Mackenzie's most recent Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Market report with 6.3 GW of capacity at more than 17,000 sites across the U.S. CPower forms VPPs by aggregating customer-owned DERs to provide essential grid services such as capacity, economic and ancillary services. Unlike some companies that just operate VPPs, CPower is one of just six companies highlighted in the report that supports the full implementation of VPPs by serving as a market interface for its customers in addition to operating VPPs using its own platform to manage and dispatch DERs, without the DER Owner or Operator needing to invest in capabilities to integrate into wholesale markets or develop contracts with utilities.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy (" CPower "), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced its recognition as the national leader in overall flexible capacity under management in Wood Mackenzie's most recent Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Market report with 6.3 GW of capacity at more than 17,000 sites across the U.S. CPower forms VPPs by aggregating customer-owned DERs to provide essential grid services such as capacity, economic and ancillary services.
  • CPower is also recognized in the report for its leadership in midwestern states where energy markets are managed by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO).
  • "Wood Mackenzie's Virtual Power Plant Market report has confirmed CPower's position as the national leader in flexible capacity under management.
  • Wood Mackenzie's VPP Market report is based on a database of more than 500 VPP projects in the U.S. and Canada.

Scale Microgrids Acquires 23 Operating Solar Projects, Adding to Expanding Portfolio

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Environment, Software, Acquisition, Distributed generation, FedEx, Financial services

In Q4 2022, Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) acquired a portfolio of distributed generation solar projects from a leading solar asset owner.

Key Points: 
  • In Q4 2022, Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) acquired a portfolio of distributed generation solar projects from a leading solar asset owner.
  • The portfolio of operating assets consists of 13 ground-mount and rooftop solar projects, across 23 sites.
  • Through this geographically diverse acquisition, Scale will now own and operate assets in New Jersey, Colorado, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Delaware and expand its portfolio in California.
  • Additionally, it will contribute to our company’s vision of powering the world with distributed energy.” said Julian Torres, Chief Investment Officer at Scale Microgrids.