Standard Solar adds 17 projects to its community solar portfolio
Tax equity financing for the 24.6 MW of capacity was secured in a partnership with Crestmark, a division of MetaBank N.A.
SunPower launches home solar and storage monitoring app
The SunPower solar monitoring app draws inspiration for its user interface from non-energy sources such as Spider-Man.
Alliant Energy to ditch coal early, add more solar in Wisconsin
The utility company plans to retire the last of its coal-fired facilities in the state by the end of 2024.
Report assesses solar impact on ISOs and reliability
The Berkeley Lab report covers the seven organized U.S. wholesale power markets and is based on historical hourly solar generation profiles for every plant larger than 1 MW.
Sunrise brief: Tesla, Fluence, and RES are leading storage system integrators, report says
Also on the rise: Duke Energy launches an EV adoption support business, Boralex closes on a portfolio deal, Priority Power acquires Satori Energy, Fourth Wave spins off a business unit, and Punxsutawney Phil digs solar.
Wells Fargo to install nearly 100 solar arrays on U.S. properties
The shift in strategy means the bank will move away from using RECs as its primary tool to meet its renewable energy goals.
Arkansas university’s 1 MW solar project includes training lab
The new lab and training program are expected to help fill a “current need for accredited technicians.”
Sunrise brief: Net zero carbon for less than the cost of a cup of Joe? Here’s how
Also on the rise: EDF Renewables brings two solar projects online, one with storage; and solar investor Magic Johnson teams up with Allstate.
Boosting bifacial panel efficiency with albedo ground covers: Field test results
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.
Sunrise brief: GM goes all in on carbon neutrality, EV transition
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
