South African startup raises $3M for crowd-funding solar project finance with a crypto bitcoin twist
Since financing and developing a commercial solar project wasn’t enough of a challenge, SunExchange adds crowdfunding and cryptocurrency to the mix.
Morning Brief: Renewables continue to break records despite Covid-19, beyond net metering
Also in the brief: net metering under attack, Clir Renewables’ new asset optimization platform, Roll-A-Rack is seeking beta testers and more.
Keeping solar project development on-track amid Covid-19
At the onset of Covid-19, the executive leadership team at Rosendin developed a plan of action to tackle the changing business atmosphere. By committing to that plan, the company has been able to adapt to the ‘new norm’ and keep projects on track.
Morning Brief: Nautilus acquires a Minnesota portfolio, Perdue is pollinator-friendly
Also in the brief: Powin Energy announces 20-year lithium-ion energy storage system, solar coming to Orange County Public Schools and more.
US residential solar provider Vivint strengthens its liquidity position while leaving room for growth
Instead of going to the ABS market, Vivint topped up a multi-lender revolving warehouse facility by $245 million. The debt transactions might signal a degree of lender confidence in the asset class and in Vivint during an unprecedented quarter.
Silfab’s high-profile, high-reliability, North American-made solar installations
Silfab PV modules are found on NFL stadiums for the Panthers, Browns, Lions, and Steelers — as well as other prestige locations.
DC’s Solar For All forges new pathways for solar in low-income communities
The nation’s capital has created a program that combines ambitious targets for clean energy, social equity and innovation.
Morning Brief: natural gas company to go solar, Duke receives 2 GW of proposals
Also in the brief: Q Cells and Silfab achieve top performer rating in the 2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Tigo sues APS.
Has the rooftop solar tracking market been created by Point Load Power?
Startup Point Load Power is looking to create the market for rooftop trackers, claiming that the company’s PV Booster, paired with bifacial modules, can generate 70% more energy per panel than ordinary racking.
Cities ‘could generate hundreds of times more solar power than they do today’
While applauding the rooftop solar progress of dozens of cities, a report from Environment Texas offers policy options for further progress. Per capita solar leaders are Honolulu, San Diego, Albuquerque, San Jose and Burlington, Vermont.
