So you want be a utility scale solar power developer?
Cypress Creek Renewables has received approval from a local planning commission in Missouri for a 14 MW-DC single axis tracker solar plant, whose output will be sold for $44.81/MWh in a 30 year contract.
How to install solar power strong enough for a hurricane
The 2017 hurricane season gave analysts at the Rocky Mountain Institute a broad dataset of storm-related solar power plant outcomes, from which they have delivered a list failures and specification for high wind speed survival.
Mitsubishi buys controlling stake in Nexamp
The acquisition of a share in Nexamp follows on Mitsubishi’s acquisition of BETM, which the company says will serve as the foundation for nationwide clean energy push.
2018 National Solar Tour of Homes largest in event’s history
With over 400 participants, the 2018 National Solar Tour of Homes has blossomed under a partnership between Solar United Neighbors and the American Solar Energy Society.
Texas is going green: 86% of future capacity solar or wind, zero coal
ERCOT’s pipeline of projects has ballooned to almost 80 GW. 12 GW of this is gas and the rest is wind and solar power plants, as well as 522 MW of energy storage.
Utah’s rooftop solar market on the skids with net metering change
As Utah’s net metering market declines, it is unclear if a successor program is picking up the slack.
21 MW community solar program launched in Maryland
CleanChoice Energy’s new program will provide access to community solar for PEPCO and Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, as a part of the new Maryland Community Solar Pilot Program.
$1.2 billion clean energy fund closes, targets utility scale in the USA
Capital Dynamics announced the final close on its most recent clean energy fund, totaling $1.2 billion in commitments. The company is now managing 2.3 GW of solar installations.
Michigan municipality going 100% renewable
The Traverse City Light and Power Company has approved a plan to move to 100% renewable energy by 2040. The interim plan inlcudes a goal of 15% renewable by 2021, and 40% by 2025.
New Orleans may actually get 90 MW of big solar
Entergy New Orleans has filed an application to build and procure 90 MW of solar, which would double Louisiana’s current installed capacity. But we aren’t holding our breath.
