Ideal Power, EnerDel Outfit Mobile Air Force Unit
Ideal Power and EnerDel are initiating a year-long program to test a mobile 8 kW solar plus battery energy storage system for the U.S. Air Force.
Lawsuits attempt to stop Tesla acquisition of SolarCity
An investor has filed for an injunction to stop the merger, in one of the four lawsuits challenging the deal.
Nevada regulators “grandfather” existing net metering customers under old rules
The ruling reverses the most egregious aspect of the state’s dismantling of net metering, but will do little to revive its distributed solar market.
Solar Power International 2016: Five key takeaways
This year’s SPI trade show comes at a time of dynamic growth for the solar industry and an increasing integration of solar into energy management. But not all the news is good.
Projects, Supplier Deals, Strategic Ties Flourish at SPI
The well-attended Solar Power International 2016 show in Las Vegas this week has been the venue for a variety of new supply agreements, new projects and market endeavors. as well as strategic partnership announcements, along with the dazzling array of solar products. Among some of the new deals announced during the show are the following: […]
Advanced Microgrid Solutions to embark on 40 MW SoCal storage project
The San Francisco-based clean tech firm has been selected by Southern California Edison to deliver a 40 MW fast-response energy storage system in the state to help manage circuit load and integrate higher levels of solar energy.
SolarCity applauds accord to grandfather Nevada rooftop customers
The rooftop PV installer confirms settlement between it and Nevada utility NV Energy to rollback rate increases for solar customers under a proposed grandfathering program. Nevada Public Utilities Commission scheduled to ratify settlement on Friday vote.
MiaSolé Launches Flex Series Modules At SPI
MiaSolé announced a new generation of FLEX Series solar panels for BIPV applications, with a 17 percent efficiency and a weight of 0.5 lb./sq. foot, four times less than glass panels.
SolarCity raises $305 million in cash equity transaction
This is the U.S. solar installers’ second cash equity transaction, and SolarCity says that it is a significant improvement over the first.
Sharp opens up $25 million in financing for SmartStorage installations
Sharp has announced a zero-down, $25 million initial-phase financing program for commercial solar plus its SmartStorage projects, including an industry-first 10 year service and performance guarantee.
