Installations

Tests by 7X Energy show that ground cover material showed promise, but projects will likely still need to prove the long-term durability, degradation rates, and validation of installation labor and O&M.

Also on the rise: BESS blackstart capability for a major California power station, and Lightsource pb signs a VPPA for a big solar facility in Indiana

Under an agreement with Boston-based Nexamp, Big Y is subscribing to 19 solar projects across Massachusetts.

The university is the second in the nation to match its energy usage with solar, following completion of the 20 MW Spider Solar project.

Elon Musk said “it will not be long before Tesla is, by far, the market leader in solar.”

Also on the rise: Republic says ‘I do’ to Romeo on electric trash trucks, Lux names top 20 startups for 2020, ReneSola raises $250 million, and New Jersey regulators approve an EV infrastructure plan.

The utility said the small storage project goes unused for most of the year and could offer big learning opportunities.

The developer said this latest investment capitalizes on the accelerating growth in the commercial and industrial solar market.

Almost 6,000 new rooftop solar systems were installed across Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County, 78% of which included battery storage.

Competition was fierce in Xcel Energy’s Colorado community solar RFP, and UX Solar is now building 8 MW of capacity to serve commercial and residential subscribers.