DOE announces 31 finalists for $100,000 prize for community solar projects and programs
Recognizing best practices to increase equitable access to community solar, the Sunny Awards move into final round.
Solar microgrid community launched in California
KB Home announced the energy-smart, all-electric, solar, and battery powered new home community comes in partnership with the Department of Energy, SunPower, University of California, Irvine, and more.
50 states of solar incentives: Florida
Aptly nicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is a leading market for PV deployment. However, it lags other states in terms of policy support.
Sunrise brief: Clean energy companies call on ICC to reject FEMA proposal
Also on the rise: The world’s largest single-phase battery is now online. RFP Alert: Pennsylvania utilities to procure up to 20 MW of solar. And more.
Standard Solar acquires 6.2 MW Rhode Island community solar portfolio from Trina Solar
The power generated by the two ground-mount projects will be subscribed through the state’s virtual net metering program.
Sunrise brief: RWE to become second largest solar operator in the U.S.
Also on the rise: A 100% solar community in Florida suffered no power losses from Hurricane Ian. Grid operator MISO is making progress on renewables interconnection. And more.
California renters will now have access to community solar
A new market for residents to opt in to renewable energy contracts opens in California following Gavin Newsom’s signature on the Community Renewable Energy Act. The law will now be evaluated and implemented by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Dual-purpose solar makes a greater impact
BlueWave Solar, a certified B Corp, is committed to integrating Environmental Social Governance throughout development of dual-use solar projects.
Nearly one in ten K-12 schools have adopted solar energy
Solar installations for public and private schools in the U.S. have tripled since 2015. Your school could benefit from it, too.
Solar in the U.S. is forecast to triple in five years
Capacity is expected to grow from 129 GW today to 336 GW by 2027, said the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie.
