Model law protects brownfield solar development
Liability exemptions seek to reduce uncertainty, and fears of potential financial liability for renewable energy developers allowing for expedited siting on contaminated sites across the United States.
Soiling – a multibillion-dollar issue for the solar industry
A new report by the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) estimates that lost revenue from PV module soiling amounts to more than $3.2 billion per year, an amount that is only set to increase as PV systems grow larger and more efficient.
Upswing in PJM interconnection costs amid energy transition, report says
Huge growth in interconnection requests along with lengthy reviews and high project withdrawal rates motivated PJM to create a “first-ready, first-served” approach in 2022, Berkeley Lab notes.
Ohio watershed authority evaluating bids for modules and hardware for 13 solar facilities
IMC Solar, a local engineering contractor, will install the watershed preservation district’s solar systems at six or more office locations.
Duke acquires 175 MW Colorado municipal utility solar project
Under the agreement, Juwi will continue to develop, and provide O&M support to Duke for the municipal project
Crafting a California community solar market
Assembly member Chris Ward’s AB 2316 law is aimed at creating a community solar market in the state. Leaders in the sector gathered in San Diego to discuss what it will take to make it work.
Longroad Energy begins construction of its largest solar-plus-storage project
Sun Streams 3, a 285 MWdc solar plus 215 MWac / 860 MWh storage project located in Maricopa County, Arizona is expected to begin commercial operation in 2024.
Coram Energy to deploy 646 MWh ABC batteries in southern California
Coram Energy, a historic developer of the Tehachapi Wind farms, will deploy 646 MWh of batteries in its two first southern California storage projects.
Solar on affordable-housing complex in Austin provides free energy to residents
Foundation Communities, Spear Commercial & Industrial, and Trina Solar US partner to bring equitable renewable energy project to life.
Utilities move ahead with Hawaii’s first two community solar and storage projects on Moloka’i
The Moloka’i Island projects have combined output of 2.45 MW community solar and 11.1 MWh storage systems.
