The U.S. residential solar market fell 16% in 2017
GTM Research and SEIA’s final report on the solar market in 2017 shows both the struggle of the residential solar market, as well as a larger than anticipated fall in utility-scale volumes, leading to a 30% contraction overall.
Seminole delivers 770 MW of renewable energy with $1.48 billion deployed
The company started financing renewables in 2009, with a focus on 1-20 MW projects representing an investment of $2-35 million.
Minnesota reaches 300 MW of community solar (w/chart)
Under the state’s program operational community solar capacity in Xcel’s Service area has grown more than four-fold over the last 12 months, with another 381 MW in design or construction.
Strata Solar expands into rooftop, community solar asset ownership
The North Carolina developer has followed its expansion into commercial rooftop development, by adding asset ownership tools to the corporate customer sale process.
Few major revisions in Illinois renewable energy plan
The Illinois Commerce Commission issued a draft order of the Illinois Energy Agency’s renewable energy plan with few major changes as the April 3 deadline for a final order nears.
RMI: Community solar market could reach $30 billion
Long rumored to be a market the industry needed to exploit, RMI says challenging – but fixable – barriers remain.
Montana utility seeks proposals for 45 MW of renewable energy generation
State law requires NorthWestern to procure energy from Community Renewable Energy Projects that meet certain criteria including cost-effectiveness for its customers.
More community solar planned for the Cornhusker State
Fremont, Nebraska, is asking for proposals for a community solar project less than a week after Omaha revealed the structure of its planned community solar program.
New York sanctions larger community solar projects
The Empire State’s Public Service Commission will now allow projects up to 5 MW to participate in the program, from 2 MW previously.
Omaha, Nebraska, plans for community solar
The public utility in Nebraska’s largest city has presented the structure of a community solar program for its 352,000 customers in Omaha and surrounding counties.
