Who is working against distributed solar: Strategies for defense
A new report explores who is behind efforts to curb distributed energy and solar deployment. In this part, we look at policy and regulatory recommendations highlighted by the authors as a playbook to fight against anti-solar efforts, and how parties can curb campaigns before they begin.
Community solar brownfield pilot project nears completion in New Jersey
The 4.5 MW Linden Hawk Rise project is among the first awarded capacity under the first year of the state’s Community Solar Energy Pilot Program.
Summit Ridge Energy to develop 2.7 MW of rooftop solar in Maryland
The projects are the first foray into community solar for property owner BentallGreenOak.
Standard Solar installs one of New York’s largest community solar + storage projects
The 6.9 MW Lenox Community Solar Project is nearly complete and includes a 20 MWh DC-coupled battery energy storage system.
EDP Renewables awarded 13th New York community solar project
The project is part of a boom that has seen nearly 550 MW of capacity added in the last two years.
East-west orientation? Here are two new approaches to designing your solar project
Developers say the design approach can prevent soil deterioration and still offer the same yield as south-oriented PV plants.
Standard Solar acquires 35 MW solar portfolio in Maine
The acquisition brings the company’s total generation portfolio well over 200 MW, with all projects set to begin construction in the next 12 months.
Sunrise brief: Big financial win means more clean energy investments from NY Green Bank
Also on the rise: Getting to net-zero carbon by 2050 will be a steep climb, report says; Walmart signs on as anchor for community solar; and BlueWave aims to develop floatovoltaic projects.
New York adds $52.5 million in community solar incentives for low-income residents
The program includes low-to-moderate-income subscribers, affordable housing providers, and organizations working with disadvantaged communities.
Walmart signs on as anchor tenant for New York community solar
Nexamp is developing the nearly two dozen solar projects across the Empire State. Energy will power Walmart retail outlets and a distribution center.
