SC Solar Freedom Act clears senate committee, Hormel Foods on the road to renewables: pvMB 4/10/19
Hello and welcome to your hump day pvMB. Today we’ll be looking at CVE North America’s success in community solar under Massachusetts’ SMART progam, Anaheim, California’s schools going solar and so much more!
Supersized solar in the Midwest
Long seen as a slow region for solar deployment, the U.S. Midwest has seen an explosion of project development in recent years. And while there is still a lot of speculation and uncertainty, one way or another this region is going to see major development.
Illinois emphasizes large rooftop solar, not community, in block grants
The Illinois Power Agency has allocated the last quarter of capacity under the adjustable block grant program, as it slogs through a backlog of applications for projects.
You can’t kill the solar industry — and all attempts just make us stronger
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Tony Clifford of Standard Solar highlights the indomitable spirit of the solar industry, passing and thriving in the face of all hurdles with Olympic effectivity.
pvMB 3/22/19: The largest U.S. bifacial plant breaks ground, SunPower & SEIA soft on Green New Deal, and more!
It’s Friday, so enjoy this pvMB before you check out for the weekend. In this edition the New Hampshire House has approved a 5 MW system size for net metering, an innovative green roof plus solar is coming to New York City and BP is considering power *all* U.S. operations with solar power.
pvMB 2/20/19: Community solar coming to Kewanee, Dalian Linton produces a 4-meter mono ingot… and more!
Hello and welcome to your Hump Day pvMB. Today we’ll be looking at the solar “Squid Boat” taking Key West by storm, Badger State Solar Park getting a power contract, Hanwha Q CELLS LA Dodgers partnership and everything else you need to stay informed.
pvMB 3/19/19 Fisker’s $40k EV, Navisun acquires a 14.3 MW solar portfolio… and more!
Hello and welcome to today’s pvMB. Today we’ll be looking at Tesla extending its offer to acquire Maxwell Technologies, San Francisco potentially taking over PG&E assets, Orgis’ new service branch and everything else you need to know in solar today.
Solar for the many, not the few: An interview with Nexamp CEO Zaid Ashai
In this interview SEIA board member and Nexamp CEO Zaid Ashai shares his views on a variety of topics, from community solar to the Green New Deal and the need for a big tent to solve big issues.
FPL to double U.S. community solar capacity
After announcing the biggest utility-led solar buildout in the country to date, the company turned around, said “hold my beer,” and announced the largest community solar program in the nation.
After a tough 2018, solar is getting ready for a major boom
Definitive solar market data by Wood Mackenzie and SEIA show tariffs taking a bite out of the U.S. market, but also a near-record number of new projects under contract.
