Clean Energy Group awards $1 million for solar + storage in underserved communities
The funds have led to the completion of 30 solar + storage projects in low-income communities, with 63 more on the way.
Community solar owner and operator secures $30 million equity commitment
Denver-based SunShare said the investment will allow it to expand into new states.
New York Gov. Hochul calls for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030
An expansion on NY-Sun could create up to 6,000 jobs and advance New York’s position towards achieving 70% renewables by 2030.
Sunrise brief: New York’s latest community solar program is a big one
Also on the rise: PG&E faces another lawsuit over its alleged role in a major California wildfire, B&W takes a stake in a solar contractor, and the newest Tracking the Sun report offers insights into distributed solar deployment.
Price increases hit solar as trade uncertainties with China cloud growth goals
Price increases, supply chain disruptions, and a series of trade risks are threatening the U.S.’s ability to decarbonize the grid, warned SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper.
Auto junk yard now a 2.1 MW solar site
The Vermont Public Power Supply Authority commissioned Encore Renewable Energy to build the project, which is part of a planned 10 MW deployment.
Emergency solar deployment expands across Louisiana
The 12 self-contained solar power stations include 30 solar panels that provide 11,400W, along with an inverter and battery pack that provides up to 27,000 watt-hours of electricity.
Sunrise brief: Solar developers beware! Congress could revoke a key tax credit
Also on the rise: National Grid and NYSERDA challenge New York community solar program, Canadian Solar sells a stake in an energy storage project, and here’s how you can help bring emergency solar to New Orleans.
New York community solar proposal “solving a problem that’s already been solved”
National Grid and NYSERDA have filed a petition with state regulators that would significantly change the opt-out community solar program structure. While this petition wasn’t filed maliciously, it could have a hugely negative effect on a flourishing market, according to one expert.
Here’s how you can help bring emergency solar to New Orleans
The Footprint Project is seeking hardware and monetary donations to construct solar power plus energy storage mobile microgrids in New Orleans. It also is the focus of a GoFundMe page.
