Staten solar

Staten solar Staten Solar is an international developer and EPC of solar PV systems. Founded in 2008, based in S

08/21/2026

Solar projects can create community value long before the first electron reaches the grid. In Tulare County, California, the Mineral King Renewable Energy project distributed $7,500 in community grants during Q2 2026 to three local organizations supporting youth sports, youth boxing, and cultural events.

The 200-MW solar-and-storage project, developed by Vesper Energy, is expected to generate enough electricity to serve more than 20,000 California homes once completed. Planned across roughly 2,000–2,500 acres, the project combines ground-mounted solar with battery storage, helping shift renewable electricity toward periods of higher demand.

Beyond clean power, projects like this can deliver broader economic and social benefits—including local employment, community investment, grid support, and reduced reliance on fossil-fuel generation. With completion expected in 2029, Mineral King demonstrates how renewable energy development can contribute to communities even before a project begins generating power.

These funds will support youth programs, better athletic equipment, and events that highlight local traditions.

08/21/2026

California is positioning itself at the center of America’s next generation of grid infrastructure.

Heron Power plans to build its first large-scale manufacturing facility in Morgan Hill, California, producing its 5-MW Heron Link power conversion system for energy storage and data center applications. The facility is expected to represent more than 40 GW of annual manufacturing capacity, with production targeted for late 2027. Heron plans to invest over $100 million and create more than 600 jobs.

Heron Link is designed to connect renewable energy, battery storage and data centers directly to medium-voltage transmission without a transformer, potentially simplifying grid connections. The project comes as AI, EVs, solar and storage accelerate electricity demand while the US remains heavily dependent on imported grid equipment.

Supported partly by a $26.4 million California Competes award, the factory signals growing investment in domestic power-electronics manufacturing—and the infrastructure needed to support America’s rapidly expanding electricity demand.

US power electronics firm Heron Power will locate its first large-scale factory in Morgan Hill, California, to produce its 5-MW Heron Link power conversion system for energy and data centre projects.

India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem is entering a critical phase of transition. The current domestic solar cell shorta...
08/21/2026

India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem is entering a critical phase of transition. The current domestic solar cell shortage is being viewed as a short-term challenge as manufacturers rapidly expand capacity to meet local-content requirements under ALMM List-II.

India currently has around 32 GW of enlisted solar cell capacity, while total cell manufacturing capacity is projected to reach approximately 100 GW by December 2027. Meanwhile, ALMM-enlisted module manufacturing capacity has already crossed 217 GW, highlighting the growing need for stronger backward integration.

Companies are responding with major investments. Vikram Solar is targeting 9 GW of domestic cell capacity by FY27, while Avaada expects to reach 6 GW. The shift is more than a capacity expansion story. It represents India’s move from module assembly toward end-to-end solar manufacturing, strengthening supply-chain resilience and reducing dependence on overseas components.

The near-term mismatch could create pressure, but the long-term direction points toward a more integrated and self-reliant solar industry.

Experts predict a quick resolution to India's domestic solar cell supply shortage, citing a projected increase in manufacturing capacity to 100 GW by 2027. This aligns with local-content requirements, posing both challenges and opportunities for the industry.

08/20/2026

California’s EV fleet could become a major grid asset.

A new report from GridLab, Kevala and E3 highlights the untapped potential of EVs and distributed energy resources to improve grid reliability and affordability.

California is projected to have 9.7 million light-duty EVs on its roads by 2036, representing more than 110 GW of behind-the-meter capacity. The report estimates that enrolling just 10% of those EVs in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) programs could provide roughly 30% of California’s cumulative utility-scale storage procurement target for 2036.

Unlocking that potential will require better program design. Researchers recommend standardized, performance-based programs that compensate customers for measurable grid services rather than simply enrollment. As renewable generation expands, EVs could charge when electricity is abundant and return power when demand rises—effectively transforming parked vehicles into flexible grid resources.

The next major energy-storage opportunity may already be sitting in California’s driveways.

A new report from GridLab, Kevala, and E3 provides a roadmap for unlocking the potential of millions of customer-owned energy resources to improve affordability and grid reliability.

08/20/2026

Can floating solar and urban wildlife coexist?

Los Angeles is putting that question to the test at Encino Reservoir, where a 5 MW floating solar project is moving forward after extensive environmental review.

Eight wildlife surveys conducted between April and July 2025 documented 60 species around the reservoir—including 54 birds, four mammals, three reptiles and one amphibian. The federally protected Least Bell’s Vireo was not detected.

The project will cover about 10 acres of the reservoir while leaving most of the water open. It will also include ground-mounted solar and a 5 MW/20 MWh iron-flow battery.

LADWP expects the floating array to generate approximately 10,280 MWh annually.

Construction is expected to run from summer 2026 to summer 2027.

Beyond clean electricity, Encino could become a valuable real-world test of how floating solar interacts with urban ecosystems—and whether renewable infrastructure and wildlife can successfully coexist.

Before Los Angeles moved ahead with a floating solar project at Encino Reservoir, biologists spent months documenting the wildlife already using the site. In 2025, eight surveys were carried out between April and July as part of the environmental review for the proposed project, with particular atte...

08/20/2026

SolarYaan has unveiled its largest-ever inverter and energy storage portfolio, expanding from grid-tied inverters into integrated energy solutions for homes, businesses and industries.

The portfolio includes hybrid inverters, All-in-One (AIO) energy storage systems, BESS and microinverters, supporting applications from residential solar to commercial and industrial projects.

Its new hybrid range spans 5kW to 125kW, while the AIO system combines a hybrid inverter with a 10.24 kWh battery, offering 6,000 life cycles and 95% depth of discharge.

The company has also introduced BESS solutions designed to store excess solar power, manage demand and support grid stability.

With more than 500,000 solar installations across India, Solaryaan’s expanded portfolio reflects a broader industry shift—from simply generating clean electricity toward storage, resilience and intelligent energy management.

India’s energy independence will increasingly depend on generation + storage + smarter energy use.

VMPL Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 19: As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, Solaryaan has announced the launch of its biggest-ever and most comprehensive inverter portfolio, strengthening its vision of enabling greater energy independence for Indian homes, businesses and industries.....

08/20/2026

Can India’s renewable energy boom keep pace with the grid?

India’s renewable energy pipeline has crossed 150 GW under construction as of June 30, 2026, signaling continued capacity growth.

ICRA expects renewables, including large hydro, to contribute more than 35% of India’s electricity generation by 2029-30, up from 22% in 2024-25.

But transmission constraints are becoming a bottleneck. Grid curtailment, particularly for projects using temporary general network access, can affect project returns and slow deployment.

Bidding activity has cooled, falling from 40.6 GW awarded in 2024-25 to 14.7 GW in 2025-26.

At the same time, battery energy storage is gaining momentum. Awarded BESS capacity reached around 90 GWh by June 2026, highlighting storage’s growing role in grid stability.

The next phase of India’s clean energy growth will depend on faster transmission expansion, timely PPAs, and economically sustainable storage deployment.

Renewable energy project pipeline remains strong with more than 150 GW of projects under construction as on June 30, 2026 even as bidding activity slows; however, curtailment concerns underscore the need for expansion in transmission network and storage capacity.

08/19/2026

What if North America’s energy storage boom is also becoming a battery manufacturing boom?

LG Energy Solution has started production at its new Lansing, Michigan manufacturing campus, strengthening the region’s battery supply chain.

The facility is targeting more than 35 GWh of annual lithium battery capacity, producing LFP cells for energy storage systems (ESS) and NMC cells for electric vehicles.

LG Energy Solution has invested more than $2 billion in Lansing since 2022. The site currently employs around 900 people, with employment expected to reach 1,700 at full capacity.

The company also plans to exceed 50 GWh of LFP cell-making capacity in North America by the end of 2026, spanning facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Ontario.

By year-end, approximately 80% of LG Energy Solution’s global ESS capacity is expected to be located in North America.

The expansion signals accelerating investment in domestic battery manufacturing to support grid-scale storage and electrification.

LG Energy Solution has started production at its new manufacturing campus in Lansing, Michigan. The site will make large-format batteries for both energy

08/19/2026

What happens when solar power needs to keep working after sunset?

California’s Eastern Kern region is adding a major piece to its clean energy infrastructure with the completion of the 92 MW Sandrini Energy Storage project.

Developed by EDP Renewables North America with Redwood Coast Energy Authority, the battery system sits alongside an existing 300 MW solar farm and can discharge electricity for four hours each evening.

RCEA has purchased 100% of the battery capacity, helping shift renewable electricity from lower-cost daytime hours to periods of higher evening demand.

The project reflects California’s growing reliance on BESS to balance renewable generation, improve grid reliability and extend the value of solar power beyond daylight hours.

More than 16 GW of battery storage has come online across California since 2020, with another 14 GW planned by 2032.

As solar deployment accelerates, energy storage is becoming critical to building a more flexible and resilient grid.

Eastern Kern’s latest contribution to California’s renewable power portfolio has come in the form of a 92-megawatt battery energy storage system that discharges electricity for four hours nightly.

08/19/2026

India is taking a major leap forward in clean energy with the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY). Backed by INR 50.7 billion (~US$531.7 million), this ambitious initiative aims to deploy 5 GW of floating solar PV paired with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Key Highlights:

👉 Project development spans FY2026-27 to FY2030-31, with financial assistance extending through FY2032-33.

👉Conserves valuable land and curtails water evaporation by utilizing reservoir surfaces.

👉Enhances grid stability by directly pairing generation with storage capacity.

With only around 700 MW installed nationwide to date, this program unlocks immense untapped potential across India's water bodies.

How will co-located floating solar and battery storage transform regional grid resilience over the coming decade? Share your insights and perspectives in the comments section below! Let's connect and discuss.

India’s PM-SSY targets 5GW of floating solar and storage, but ex*****on and financing remain key challenges, says expert.

Address

San Jose, CA
95134

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Staten solar posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Staten solar:

Shortcuts

Share

Category