Six members of Congress sign letter urging DOC to continue solar anti-circumvention investigation
The letter urges President Biden to protect US manufacturing from unfair foreign influence, insinuates a concerted political and lobbyist effort to undermine the investigation, draws on fears over national cybersecurity, and claims current module import shortfalls are an attempt to apply political pressure via a stagnating market.
Duke Energy, North Carolina solar installers compromise on net metering
After intervention by some of the state’s largest rooftop solar installers, the new compromise includes a delay of time-of-use rates for net metering customers until at least 2026 and a ‘Proposed Bridge Rate’ for new net metering customers.
Trackers vs. the elements, part two: working with wind
In this three-part series, pv magazine will highlight some of the major obstacles faced when developing solar installations on single-axis tracker and see the different approaches that players in the industry are taking to neutralize each issue.
Analyst predicts extent of rise in this year’s solar capital costs
Wood Mackenzie this week made a slew of predictions for the industry in 2022 and noted the effects the US’ recently announced anti-circumvention investigation is already having on utility scale plans.
Sunrise brief: What are upfront and lifetime costs of heat pumps?
Also on the rise: Borrego sells development business, including 8.4 GW solar pipeline. Trackers in uneven terrain. 50 states of solar incentives: Pennsylvania. Storage and robots at Intersolar Europe 2022.
Pivot Energy to develop 41 MW portfolio of community solar for LMI households in Colorado
The portfolio, awarded by Xcel Energy, is anticipated to provide access to affordable, clean energy to thousands of households throughout the state.
Texas utility adds 300 MW of solar to energy mix
CPS Energy, serving San Antonio, is increasingly powering its operations with energy generated through the power of Texas sunlight.
Trackers vs. the elements, part one: tackling uneven terrain
In this three-part series, pv magazine will highlight some of the major obstacles faced when developing solar installations on single-axis tracker and see the different approaches that players in the industry are taking to neutralize each issue.
Sunrise brief: Incentives drive solar adoption among low- to middle-income residents
Also on the rise: National Grid, Convergent Energy + Power partner on solar and storage for no-wire resiliency. Bank of America banks on Electrify America EV charging. Nextracker, Silicon Ranch reach 1.5 GW supply agreement. And more.
Bank of America banks on Electrify America EV charging
The company announced plans to double its EV charging exposure and intends to have 350 electric vehicle chargers at 90 branch locations.
