At a crossroads, Pennsylvania is poised to turn to solar
Developers expect a pair of solar energy bills will propel rapid growth in Keystone State solar. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many national developers are already hiring.
New York towns launch a community solar program, but with a twist
The community solar program powers entire communities with renewable power and passes along guaranteed bill savings. But there’s a novel twist to it.
National Grid aims to expand community solar access for low-income customers
The proposed initiative would address issues that prevent low-income customers from taking part in Community Shared Solar projects.
Sunrise brief: AES inks financing for 400 MWh standalone battery energy storage
Also on the rise: seven teams advance in a DOE-sponsored Li-ion battery recycling competition, ForeFront Power commissions a school-focused solar project, and U Washington researchers say emission goals need to be 80% more ambitious to have a chance of meeting Paris climate goals.
SunShare commissions 5 MW community solar project
The Uncompahgre Community Solar Garden serves subscribers from 13 Colorado counties and 40 cities.
Standard Solar adds 17 projects to its community solar portfolio
Tax equity financing for the 24.6 MW of capacity was secured in a partnership with Crestmark, a division of MetaBank N.A.
Grocery chain Big Y adds community solar to its shopping cart
Under an agreement with Boston-based Nexamp, Big Y is subscribing to 19 solar projects across Massachusetts.
UX Solar eyes 250 MW of distributed solar as it builds its portfolio
Competition was fierce in Xcel Energy’s Colorado community solar RFP, and UX Solar is now building 8 MW of capacity to serve commercial and residential subscribers.
Sunrise brief: SunPower maps 2021 expansion plans, jobs growth
Also on the rise: Pivot Energy completes community solar projects, Enphase deal opens a new market segment, IREC gains from a solar donation, and NREL storage study outlines a four-step adoption process with big implications for the grid.
Entergy Arkansas solar program slated to save $60m for local schools, other customers
“From October to November, our energy bill went down by $2,700,” said Robby Lowe, superintendent of the Junction City School District.
