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.
California has only one fossil fuel plant in its future queue
CAISO’s most recent interconnection queue contains one lone gas plant. While this list can change, it reinforces the trend of a move away from conventional generation towards renewables.
Invenergy to build 75 MW solar project in North Carolina
The country’s largest privately held renewable developer looks to expand its influence in the Tar Heel State.
