American Red Cross building goes net zero with New Jersey rooftop PV deployment
The Red Cross’ New Jersey rooftop solar system will produce roughly 2.7 GWh of electricity over the next 20 years, the equivalent of powering 19 homes.
Visualizing the remarkable progress of solar energy
The last decade laid the foundation for solar to be a major energy source going forward. What will the next decade have in store?
PUC approves 15-year Minnesota Power IRP with 300 MW of new solar
The approved Integrated Resource Plan more than doubles the amount of renewables to enter the energy mix to 1 GW from a prior proposal with 400 MW of solar and wind.
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.
