EIA: U.S. solar output increases 47% in 2017
The latest monthly report from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Agency shows that PV output in the first nine months of 2017 grew 47% over the same period in 2016, with market growth across the nation. PV represented 1.9% of total generation during this period.
Amended Illinois renewable energy plan headed to regulators
The Illinois Power Agency has updated its Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan and filed it with the Illinois Commerce Commission for spring 2018 approval.
Altus Power infuses solar investment fund with $150 million
The cash infusion comes at a time when community and commercial solar projects need the money, and more states are looking to expand such programs.
Market report discusses microgrids past, present and future
A GTM Research report examines the state of existing and future microgrids, including market and geographic segments and the inclusion of PV and other clean energy technologies.
Big Blue to install big solar in Boulder
IBM has announced plans to install the largest PV system in Boulder, Colorado, which will also be the largest system on IBM property, as the city continues to move toward municipalizing its electricity system.
Solar takes educators to school
A new study finds that 910 MW of solar deployed on schools in the United States, and that nearly 4 million children attend schools powered by solar electricity.
LIPA proposes value of solar for commercial installations
Amid squeals of pain from the island’s commercial solar installers, the Long Island Power Authority has proposed moving to a value of solar tariff and away from traditional net metering.
Have your solar electricity and eat tomatoes, too?
A California university demonstrates using translucent dye-treated glazing for PV powered greenhouses that can also provide photosynthetic light for plant growing.
Maine proposes doubled interconnection fees for solar customers
The Pine Tree State’s Public Service Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing on December 12 to discuss the proposed changes to the fee schedule for Central Maine Power.
Could Michigan be the next PURPA boom state?
The Wolverine State’s Public Service Commission has spent 2017 quietly setting up a framework under the 1978 law that could position the state’s solar industry for significant growth.
