Verengo Solar files for bankruptcy, will sell solar assets to Crius Energy
Using Section 363 of Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws, the troubled California solar installer hopes to regain its position as a major installer in California as well as expand nationally
North American consortium to build cross-border microgrid
Joint venture between U.S. and Canadian companies wants to prove microgrids are the future to integrating renewable energy sources into power generation mixes.
L’Oreal USA turns back time to 2005 (and beyond)
Two solar arrays in Florence, Ky., and North Little Rock, Ark., will exceed the cosmetic giant’s sustainability goals by cutting emissions more than 60 percent below 2005 levels.
SEPA suggests path for utility-solar collaboration
The recently released “Blueprints For Electricity Market Reform” outlines concrete steps state to bring solar advocates and utilities closer to finding resolutions to their conflicts.
Congress launches investigation into use of solar grant and ITC funds
The investigation by a Senate and House committee is looking at whether or not U.S. companies were encouraged to sign leases regardless of the credit-worthiness of signatories, as well as potential inflation of costs to obtain more funding.
Rayton Solar tries to revolutionize wafer production
Rayton Solar is trying to revolutionize the way solar panel manufacturers produce their products, claiming its silicon ingot/wafer creation process will shave 60% off the per-watt prices of this crucial component of solar systems.
