Christian Roselund
Massachusetts energy bills stall as deadline approaches (updated)
With only three working days left in the legislative session energy bills in the House and Senate are stuck in committee, as municipal leaders put pressure on the General Court.
First Solar sees manufacturing hiccups, but bookings remain strong
The thin film PV maker reports difficulties in ramping its new Series 6 product, as well as pressure from module price collapses.
NextEra expects storage to add half a cent to solar in mid-2020’s
The power giant has made a number of bold statements about the future of solar, wind and batteries, as the company’s development arm reaches a record backlog of renewable energy.
Monitoring consolidation: AlsoEnergy acquires skytron, Draker
The renewable energy software company will keep the skytron brand and platform, as well as providing services for Draker’s customers.
Committee approves Daniel Simmons to lead DOE’s renewable energy office
If approved by the full Senate, the Trump appointee will be formally in charge of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office (EERE) at DOE, which he has informally run since 2017.
Sunrun achieves pay parity
The nation’s largest residential solar company has announced that it pays its female employees the same as its male employees for similar jobs in similar locations. But regardless of this achievement, the larger industry still has a long way to go.
Kimbis, Mansour out at SEIA
The national solar trade organization has let go two of its long-time executives, which it says reflects a shift in strategy and priorities.
Stem raises $226 million
The AI for energy storage startup has raised $26 million in its D round, and has also secured C$200 million to expand into Ontario.
Heliene retools its Minnesota module factory
The Canadian PV maker is planning to reopen its factory in Northern Minnesota in August, and another factory in Oregon later this year.
EDF to sell power from solar + batteries to Southern California cities
The French Power giant has entered into a power contract that includes a long-term hedge as well as a 35 MW, 4-hour battery, in order to provide value.
