Sunrise brief: The top ten most-read solar stories of 2024
Also on the rise: Rural electric co-ops receive $4.37 billion in clean energy funding. NY utility approves battery storage project on shuttered nuclear site. And more.
Wisconsin steel factory powered by state’s largest behind-the-meter solar
SunVest completed the 19.5MW solar project at Charter Steel, also Wisconsin’s largest single energy user.
NY utility approves battery storage project on shuttered nuclear site
Long Island Power Authority gives the nod to developer, enabling it to pursue final local approval for 79 MW and 50 MW facilities.
Sunrise brief: U.S. distributed generation solar panel prices decline on oversupply
Also on the rise: Sunrun fined for worker rooftop safety violation. DC Grid debuts off-grid DC solutions to address growing power demand. And more.
Sunrun fined for worker rooftop safety violation
Residential solar installer Sunrun was penalized for its failure to adhere to OSHA roof safety practices.
Solar projects on the horizon for Meta, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments
These Missouri and Texas projects contribute to the growing portfolio between Meta and DESRI.
Energy experts urge California Governor to reject anti-rooftop solar executive order
A letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom addresses the state’s electricity affordability crisis – and a misconception that rooftop solar is to blame for the high costs.
Amazon Solar Farm goes live in Arkansas
Primergy Solar’s 100 MW solar project in Ashley County, Arkansas is fully operational.
DOE conditional loan of $559.4 million for solar-plus-storage in Puerto Rico
The loan guarantee is intended to finance a Convergent Energy and Power solar system with integrated battery energy storage and three stand-alone energy storage projects across Puerto Rico.
New York’s Morris Ridge Solar Project goes online
Morris Ridge Solar is expected to generate enough energy to meet more than 47,000 New York households’ energy needs.
