Rachel Metea
State solar bills die in limbo
An update on the good — and the not so good — solar bills from around the United States this year.
DTE Energy sues Michigan county over solar regulations
The county’s regulations allege solar energy facilities are a health hazard due to visual pollution and excessive noise.
Georgia Power agrees to give community solar a path forward
Following years of pushback from a utility that was “adamantly opposed” to community solar, Georgia Power agreed to work “in good faith” to enable a path forward for community solar and Solar for All.
Investments in community solar continue despite federal headwinds
A $275 million tax equity investment will go toward between 25 and 30 community solar projects across five states.
California’s transmission delays persist despite surge in projects driven by state policy
PG&E’s most frequent reason for delaying projects is “prioritization,” which added an average of 8.4 years to the project time, an analysis from the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists found.
Farmer-led trade association forms to help navigate solar, wind on farmland
The non-profit trade association will help landowners make informed decisions about leasing land for renewable energy projects.
Enbridge to invest $900 million in more Texas solar
Meta signed a long-term agreement for the 600 MW solar project’s generation as its data centers continue to multiply across the country.
Enphase increases domestic content to meet federal budget’s future thresholds
The solar microinverter and battery energy storage provider said it began initial shipments of IQ Battery 5Ps that have higher domestic content than its previous models.
Agrivoltaic shading, full-sun fields gives farmers the power to pivot
Research conducted at the oldest agrivoltaic research site in the United States found year-to-year weather variability impacts agrivoltaic crop production, emphasizing the importance in conducting studies across multiple years.
The shift to 2000 V: UL Solutions certifies ABB’s 2 kV switch-disconnector
The shift from 1500 V to 2000 V requires a collective industry transition, a move that will enable more power in a smaller footprint and at a lower cost.
