Sunrise brief: CPUC kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Also on the rise: The future of U.S. solar in five charts. Commercial and industrial rooftop solar business secures $847 million. And more.
Commercial and industrial rooftop solar business secures $847 million
Solar Landscape has secured $847 million in new funding in 2024, paving the way for more than 200 commercial rooftop solar installations.
California Public Utilities Commission kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Kicking the deadline further down the road may put the state in peril of losing the funds, as the EPA, which runs the Solar For All program, requires all awards to begin to be deployed within the first year of grant being effective.
Strata cuts ribbon on 70 MW Inland Empire Energy Storage project
The California facility will supply 280 MWh of electricity to support PG&E during peak demand periods.
Boston doctors prescribe solar energy
The Boston Medical Center has started an unusual program to help low-income patients save on their electricity bills and support a healthier recovery.
DOE loan guarantee of $305 million for VPP project with novel ice storage
The loan intends to finance Project IceBrick, a virtual power plant consisting of up to 193 cold thermal energy storage installations at commercial buildings across California.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge U.S.-made home battery now available
Also on the rise: New solar tracker algorithm boosts captured energy on cloudy days. Canadian Solar posts Q3 net loss, falls short on revenue. And more.
Construction complete on largest third party-owned community solar project in U.S.
The 44 MW California project will generate $18 million in energy savings for commercial and residential subscribers, bringing solar to many who otherwise would not have access.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon Solar reports $179 million Q3 loss
Also on the rise: Fully electric, net-zero Wisconsin school powered by a microgrid. Largest solar and energy storage project in U.S. achieves regulatory approval. And more.
Largest solar and energy storage project in U.S. achieves regulatory approval
Sunstone Solar is a 1.2 GW solar, 1.2 GW battery energy storage project planned for eastern Oregon.
