BP backs 20 MW solar project in Kansas
Another Plains State will add a solar farm under the auspices of Lighthouse BP, the result of BP’s acquisition last year that heralded its return to the solar market.
Solar rises to nearly 2% of U.S. generation in 2017
Generation from U.S. solar increased 41% last year to 1.9% of all electricity, with solar making up more than 10% of generation in California, Nevada, Hawaii and Vermont.
Terraform Global refinancing suggests yieldco health
The yieldco has refinanced a 9.75% debt package due in 2022 into a 6.125% debt package due in 2026. The financing covers various portions of just over 1GW of solar, wind and hydro projects.
Montana utility seeks proposals for 45 MW of renewable energy generation
State law requires NorthWestern to procure energy from Community Renewable Energy Projects that meet certain criteria including cost-effectiveness for its customers.
More community solar planned for the Cornhusker State
Fremont, Nebraska, is asking for proposals for a community solar project less than a week after Omaha revealed the structure of its planned community solar program.
NextEra Energy Resources sues U.S. government for $127 million
A lawuit filed last week against the U.S. Treasury will attempt to recover money NextEra claims the government owes it under the Section 1603 grant program.
New Mexico senator creates sweeping solar toolkit for state
In an effort to boost the state’s solar industry, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich created a solar roadmap for businesses, government entities, schools and other commercial properties.
Study: FERC ruling will spur development of 50 GW of energy storage
According to The Brattle Group, at least half of the total value of this growth would be achievable in wholesale electricity markets, with the remainder accruing at the distribution grid and customer level.
New York sanctions larger community solar projects
The Empire State’s Public Service Commission will now allow projects up to 5 MW to participate in the program, from 2 MW previously.
AES breaks ground on massive Kaua’i solar plus storage project
The company’s 28 MW PV plant will be paired with a 20 MW/100 MWh battery system, and will push the island to meeting more than 1/3 of electric demand with solar.
