Sempra Foundation funding goes to GRID Alternatives’ Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund

Also on the rise: Solar in Kentucky set to employ displaced coal workers, steps to take to mitigate cyberattack risks, net-metered solar up for a vote in nation’s largest rooftop solar market, and details emerge on what the Build Back Better program means for solar

As solar and storage technologies are deployed on the grid in record numbers, there’s no time like the present to take steps to prevent solar and storage from being vulnerable to cyberattack.

Also on the rise: Salt Lake City to meet 80% of municipal electricity needs with solar, EV car charging manufacturer receives millions in tax credits, selling solar to underserved communities works best by word of mouth, Standard Solar puts 3.3 MW of solar atop Virginia schools.

The project, supported by Virginia Clean Economy Act, will provide 50% of electricity needs and enable the school system to allocate energy cost savings to supporting student success.

Also on the rise: GE brings proven inverter technology to the U.S. market, University of Alabama deploys outdoor solar-powered study pods, robots do the dirty work at CSP plants, land-use scenarios look at agriculture and renewable energy on Oahu

SEIA responds that a new round of tariffs will hamper U.S. solar development and forestall this administration’s vision of becoming a world leader in clean energy.

Also on the rise: KKR launches Stellar Renewable Power, National Grid closes tax equity financing for 200 MW solar project, bp enters fleet charging segment, Mercedes Benz approved for an 80 MW solar project in Alabama, new technology allows renewables to connect to grid while removing the risk of costly upgrades.

With the rapid growth in public and electrical use of electric vehicles, bp enters fleet charging services in its acquisition of AMPLY Power.

Also on the rise: Community solar donated to low-income families, Maine ski area hosts community solar, UL fire safety certification means microgrid platform can be offered to utilities, SolarAPP+ pilots energy storage and building-integrated PV permitting