U.S. Energy Department Announces $861 Million Loan Guarantee for Solar, Battery Projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 15 announced a $861.3 million loan guarantee to build two solar-plus-storage facilities and two standalone battery storage systems in Puerto Rico. These facilities, collectively called Project Marahu, would add up to 200 megawatts (MW) of solar PV capacity and 285 MW of battery energy capacity to the island’s grid…....

California’s Demand Side Grid Support Program Surpasses 500 Megawatts in Capacity

The California Energy Commission on Oct. 15 announced that its Demand Side Grid Support Program, or DSGS, has reached 515 megawatts (MW). The program helps to maintain a more reliable power supply by reducing load during times of high demand, such as during heatwaves.The initiative incentivizes customers for providing load reduction or backup power during…...