Bill to extend California’s SGIP energy storage subsidy passes committee
If passed, SB 700 will extend the Self Generation Incentive Program for another five years and add up to $700 million in funding. It now has eleven days to pass the Assembly before the session ends.
Enphase going Einstein with IQ8 solar power inverters
The IQ8 will allow off grid solar power without the need for energy storage by instantly recognizing local load demands and meeting them with available solar-generated electricity.
Big steel goes big solar
A deal between Xcel Energy and steelmaker EVRAZ includes the building of a 240 MW solar project near the company’s Rocky Mountain Steel mill in Pueblo, Colorado. This is by far the largest behind-the-meter solar project pv magazine staff has heard of to date.
We can afford to be good, we have the luxury to dictate
8minutenergy’s focus on deep component research, and its application at scale, has given the company a competitive advantage to become the country’s largest independent solar power (and energy storage) developer.
SMART problems in Massachusetts
The state’s upcoming solar program looks as if it will very quickly move through allocated volume, stranding developers and installers and tens of millions of dollars worth of projects.
Illinois tightens details of solar valuation, regulates projects on farms
Illinois legislation concerning commercial solar valuation and installations on agricultural land has been signed into law by the governor.
Dominion acquires 240 MW-AC of solar in Virginia
The company has reached a deal with local developer Urban Grid to acquire two upcoming projects, which, when complete, should be the largest in the state of Virginia.
Duke to upgrade pumped-storage station to accommodate renewables
The energy giant is upgrading its Bad Creek pumped hydro storage facility from 1,000 to 1,300 MW.
Virginia approves largest solar power plant east of the Rockies
Virginia regulators have approved construction of the four part solar power plant, whose output is partially being sold to Microsoft. The 500 MW-AC facility is being developed by sPower.
Sunrun hits new heights in Q2 results
The quarter’s 91 MW is the highest volume deployed to date and confirms its place as the nation’s largest residential solar company, as new IRS rules provide benefits beyond 2020.
