California solar bill would create one of the most equitable community solar programs in the US
AB 2316 removes the barriers to clean, renewable energy access for nearly half of Californians who rent or have low incomes.
Sunrise brief: New York announces 2 GW of new solar across 22 projects
Also on the rise: The town of Christiana, population 1,235, is attempting to block construction of 300 MW Wisconsin solar farm. Empire State getting into solar development. US Department of Energy launches partnership to speed interconnection.
New York announces 2 GW of new solar across 22 projects
The awards represent the largest land-based renewable energy procurement in the state to date, and once installed, will bring the state’s renewable energy mix to 66% renewable, in pursuit of 70% by 2030.
Ameresco to develop solar and storage project at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
The 42 MW solar and 168 MWh storage facility will help the Navy to make strides toward its goal of achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030.
US Department of Energy launches partnership to speed interconnection
A new partnership that engages grid operators, utilities, clean energy developers, regulators, and DOE’s national laboratories aims to lower costs and reduce wait times for utility scale solar projects connecting to the grid.
Not-for-profit community choice aggregator activates 73 MW solar project
California’s East Bay Community Energy will purchase energy from the Idemitsu Renewables project.
Nautilus acquires 26 MW of Maine community solar
The projects, split across two portfolios, were acquired from BNRG Maine and bring the company’s capacity of acquired and developed community solar projects within the state to more than 92 MW.
SolSmart adds another 60 communities, helping to cut red tape and speed deployment of solar
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council and the International City/County Management Association will share the $10 million award to update and expand SolSmart over the next five years.
Huge battery facility in Texas goes online
Vistra recently announced that the DeCordova Energy Storage Facility in Texas is now operational, storing and releasing electricity to the ERCOT grid.
Solar panels keeping sheep fed during drought
Two Australian farmers reported that their solar panels increased grazing quality during drought periods over a four year period, aligning with research suggesting solar panel microclimates might increase water retention, and grass production.
