Big banker thinks “world’s” largest *rooftop bifacial* solar panel install is worth it
JP Morgan Chase has completed a 2.8 MW rooftop bifacial solar panel installation, using Prism Solar modules, on their Columbus, Ohio location that will meet 18 percent of the site’s electricity usage.
In the future there will be batteries, lots of batteries
The world is witnessing a global shift. A shift to clean mobility, to renewable energy. And this is where batteries come in.
Hardware brief: modules at 30¢/W, Enphase selling direct, solar+water, more!
It’s Friday, and Friday is the day you get to see new gear! Ideal Energy has put out a great white paper on a solar+storage demand charge management project, 8minute Solar Energy talks up their advanced solar power plant software partners, and Northern Reliability Company shows off the beautiful energy storage gear they assemble.
ENGIE begins work on its fleet’s behemoth
Construction has begun on the Long Draw Solar project, a 225 MW monster located in Borden County, set to serve four Texas municipalities.
WalMart and Tesla settle, $462 billion for EVs: pvMB 11/7/19
Hello happy people and welcome to the pvMB. Today we’ve got on the menu a big PPA between Georgia Power and RWE, the First University Energy Institute Summit, Long Isalnd residents up in arms over the devaluation of community solar and more!
Vivint Solar boasts a record quarter
The company set records in installed megawatts and revenue, however operational losses, the bane of all third-party solar companies, still haunt Vivint.
Saving water with solar and wind
Scientists at Princeton have found solar and wind energy offer the added environmental benefit of reducing water usage, by comparison with hydroelectric dams. Their findings, say the researchers, could have a positive impact on groundwater sustainability in drought-prone regions such as California, where they conducted a case study.
Finding America’s most solar city
Cape Analytics has published a report breaking down which cities in America are home to the most solar per capita. Not to spoil anything, but be prepared to see a whole lot of California.
Dominion’s biggest project ever, EDP’s big buy: pvMB 11/5/19
Hello one and all and welcome to the beautiful pvMB. Today we have RES building a 57.5 MW plant for Origis, Fisker naming its new electric SUV with solar capabilities, the launch of Solar Cup and more!
Sacramento utility proposes eschewing rooftop mandate with community solar
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has created a proposal which would allow homeowners to opt-into community solar programs in lieu of installing systems on their roofs.
