Mars electricity generation record set with 29.5% efficient solar cell
The NASA InSight lander generated 4,588 watt-hours during sol 1, a new record for electricity generation on Mars.
Extra Space Storage adds 2.7 MW to solar arsenal
The company has partnered with Pivot Energy to provide 2.7 MW of capacity over 23 Colorado and Illinois locations.
DC votes in favor of the nation’s most aggressive 100% renewable energy target
The nation’s capitol is close to mandating that PEPCO serve the district’s entire electric demand with renewables by 2032 – and that all vehicle fleets in the city go 100% low-or-zero emissions by 2045. But the bill isn’t done yet.
PNM calls for 50 MW solar project to support C&I program in New Mexico
The company has issued a request for proposals for 50 MW of solar to support its simultaneously-announced subscription program for government, tribal and other large customers.
California’s community has chosen 2 GW of renewables
Community choice aggregators in California have now signed over 2 GW of power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects, with 1.4 GW in 43 projects coming from solar power.
Comcast installs solar at New Hampshire HQ
The system is expected to generate 500 megawatt-hours annually and features EV charging stations.
Goldman Sachs partners on 75 MW of distributed C&I solar and storage
Engie has received financing to continue deployment of up to 75 MW of distributed solar and energy storage in multiple states.
Illinois electric utility publishes online map of potential solar capacity
ComEd, Illinois subsidiary of Exelon, posts a Hosting Capacity Map showing solar potential based on infrastructure capabilities on a local basis.
Facebook, TVA solar projects to nearly double Tennessee and Alabama solar
The two projects, at 227 and 150 MW respectively will greatly increase the capacity of installed solar in both states.
Duke to create solar leasing program for North Carolina C&I customers
Duke Energy has filed for lessor certification in North Carolina, in hopes to start leasing solar to the state’s largest nonresidential customers.
