Michael Schoeck
Maryland passes community solar bill
Maryland will become the 23rd U.S. state with a statewide community solar program offering subscription access to all residents.
Florida Chevy dealership activates 730 kW rooftop solar system
Consisting of more than 2,000 panels, Dimmit Chevrolet’s solar system is expected to generate more than 1 GWh of electricity per year.
Indiana utility to add 425 MW of utility solar projects
AEP’s Indiana Michigan Power will purchase power output from Sculpin Solar (180 MWac) in DeKalb County, Ind., under a 30-year PPA. The utility will also acquire 100% of the equity in Lake Trout Solar (245 MWac) in Blackford County, Ind.
Summit Ridge Energy procures 1.2 GW of U.S.-made Qcells panels
The order marks the largest domestic community solar purchase of solar panels in U.S. history and includes 20 MWh of Qcells Geli energy storage systems
Vice President Harris to commemorate Qcells-Summit Ridge Energy solar supply agreement
Qcells will supply 2.5 million solar panels under an agreement with developer Summit Ridge Energy which will generate enough clean power for 140,000 homes and businesses, including in underserved communities.
Promoting energy justice, community solar and EV charging in downstate N.Y.
In the urban markets of the Bronx and Manhattan more than half the residents are designated as low-income or very-low income, giving rise to opportunities for LMI community solar and public charging accessibility.
Northeast workforce training for offshore wind, distributed solar
Young adults are turning their attention to careers in environmental studies, including renewable energy development roles.
50 states of solar incentives: Montana
Montana, dubbed the Big Sky Country state, ranks 30th in the country based on its abundant hydro and wind resources, but is ranked 44th based on solar energy output.
Soltage begins work on 7.24 MW pollinator-friendly portfolio
Two of the projects, Bolton Freeport Solar 1 (2.58 MW) and Freeport Fairview Solar 2 (2.58 MW), are located in ComEd service territory, and the third project, Danville Michigan Solar 1 (1.81 MW), is located in Ameren service territory in Danville, Ill.
Oregon utility files IRP, inaugural clean energy plan
To address its clean energy goals, Portland General Electric forecasts a significant power capacity of 1.14 GW in summer, 1 GW in winter, and up to 2.5 GW nameplate capacity clean energy assets by 2030.
