Sunrise brief: Maine community solar portfolio receives $118.2 million in financing
Also on the rise: Moss Landing fire leads to emergency regulations. Trump administration pulls the plug on funding electric vehicle charging networks. And more.
Maine community solar portfolio receives $118.2 million in financing
Forty-three small businesses will receive credits for the 22.7 MW dc generated from the projects.
Sunrise brief: How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
Also on the rise: Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State. Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway. And more.
Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State
A recent study by the University of Washington found expanding community solar access in Washington State could deliver substantial economic benefits, including nearly $2 billion in economic output and thousands of new jobs.
Maine’s new solar facilities feature agrivoltaics, U.S.-made racking
Two agrivoltaic solar facilities in Maine will provide the state with low-cost energy while bolstering the local agricultural industry.
From flipping burgers to flipping the switch on community solar
More than 30 Wendy’s and McDonald’s franchise locations in Illinois are estimated to save an annual $20,000 in electrical costs by subscribing to community solar, the savings of which will increase as more community solar projects come online.
U.S. adds 30 GW of PV capacity in 2024
The U.S. added 30 GW of solar in 2024 and solar is expected to remain the largest source of new generating capacity added over the next two years.
Wood Mackenzie predicts solar growth will stagnate in 2025
Wood Mackenzie’s latest report forecasts that 493 GW (DC) of solar will be added throughout the world this year, compared to 495 GW in 2024. Solar module prices are expected to rise this year as manufacturers aim to recover profit losses from the past two years.
Indiana utility favors managed EV charging once 5% of customers have EV chargers
Utility AES Indiana and software provider Camus said in a study that the utility can best reduce costs by preparing now to launch managed EV charging by early 2029, when it projects 5% of its customers will have installed EV chargers.
Energy Department closes $1.2 billion in loans to Puerto Rico power producers
Loan guarantees by Loan Programs Office intend to finance grid enhancement to build resilience and expand access to affordable electricity for the people of Puerto Rico.
