Strata Solar to build largest solar power plant in Washington
The 28 MW-DC plant is part of an upcoming commercial and industrial solar program – Solar Solect – being offered by local power company Avista Utilities. The state expects to triple total solar capacity by the end of 2020.
Bill to lift South Carolina net metering cap approved in House
The bill will also require expedited interconnection by utilities, and must pass a third reading before it goes to the state’s senate.
Coal bankruptcy burns 8Point3 on 20 MW solar power contract
FirstEnergy Solution Corp’s recent bankruptcy filing has put a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with an annual value of $8 million, and a non-cash book value of $40-48 million at risk.
350 MW solar + 350 MW storage project moves forward in California
Recurrent Energy’s ‘Crimson’ project is proposed for siting on public land, and is moving forward in its environmental review.
Sunlight Financial raises $225M for residential solar loans
The residential solar finance provider sees the capital covering approximately 9,000 solar loans at $25,000 each.
Illinois includes small utilities in final state renewable energy plan
The state’s Commerce Commission has approved the Illinois Power Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, reversing earlier exclusion of small utility participation. The plan promises to build a gigawatt-scale solar market in Illinois.
New York projects 100%+ solar market growth over 2017
State officials reveal that New York State has 693 MW of community solar on the way – and a total pipeline of almost 1 GW. The state further projects 500 MW of that might be installed in 2018.
Sunnova raises $100 million in equity
The Texas-based residential solar company has partnered with a group that focuses on long duration investments. Sunnova has raised more than $2.5 billion since 2012.
RGS Energy seeks $10M to commercialize Powerhouse solar shingles
RGS Energy, which bought global rights to Dow’s Powerhouse 3.0 solar shingles, has seen its timelines slip for UL certification of the product.
Oklahoma grows installed solar 31% with 10 MW project
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co has brought its second solar plant online and sold out the 10 MW-AC community project. The utility is now pondering future growth.
