Rachel Metea
With ramped-up local restrictions, renewable energy marches on
Residents and local restrictions are delaying and blocking renewable energy projects at an accelerated rate, a study from Columbia University found.
Solar on the upswing in Indiana
Invenergy’s solar project is an example of developers repeat business to a local Indiana community following a successful solar project’s development.
Hawaii’s governor cancels veto plans, approves more solar
Hawaii Gov. Green decided against his initial plans to veto and signed a bill into law to expand its residential solar-plus-storage buildout.
Bankrupt Sunnova to sell solar servicing platform to Omnidian for $7 million
Omnidian would take over management of many of the bankrupt residential solar company’s existing customers should the stalking horse sale close.
How the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts community solar
Despite the upcoming loss of federal tax credits, community solar developers and investors can prevail if they prioritize states with strong legislation and financial incentives.
Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved two solar projects totaling 475 MW of capacity, one of which is one of the largest single-site solar installations ever approved in the state.
Collision of art, culture and solar sets Guinness World Record
A residential building’s vibrant, art-drenched solar façade brought renewable energy to new heights, setting a Guinness Book of World Record for the largest solar panel mural.
Power purchase agreements 101
Power purchase agreements are customizable, flexible agreements that enable utility buyers to purchase clean energy, even if the business is not located near the solar generation facility. They can be structured in a myriad of ways, such as through busbar agreements or block delivery.
No photon left behind: NREL develops translucent solar panels for bigger, better crops
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory grew tomatoes under translucent solar panels, which could play a promising role in agrivoltaics.
The ‘MAGA Solar Act’: Michigan Republicans’ solar playbook
A mixed bag for solar, Michigan’s Maximining American Grid Affordability Act would establish a community solar program and financial incentives for agrivoltaics, but also place a cap on how much solar is allowed statewide, prohibit Chinese solar panels, and require local zoning approval for all projects.
