NextEra plans deeper moves into solar
The world’s largest wind and solar asset owner has identified opportunities for 9-10 GW of solar as it expands into renewables and away from risky conventional merchant generation.
Spruce sells $250 million in solar and energy efficiency loans
This is the second sale of loan assets for the company, which has experienced significant staff reductions and turnover in its executive positions.
Silicon Ranch to build 200 MW-AC of solar for Georgia Co-ops
The portfolio of four solar projects will provide low-cost electricity for 38 co-ops in the state, and builds on existing projects developed by the two companies.
PURPA finds itself under siege in Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Power is asking the Wyoming Public Service to slash severely the reimbursement rates it is required to pay to qualifying facilities under the 1978 law, arguing falling solar and natural gas prices mean those rates are too high to sustain long term. (READ THE FULL FILING HERE)
RMI tool helps businesses pick the right spot for solar
Most experienced installers know where the best spots are to install solar arrays on a project, but sometimes business owners struggle to understand. The Rocky Mountain Institute has developed a tool to help them.
Sunrun enters Florida’s solar market
With the third party solar company’s arrival, the big three residential installers have all lined up for a share of the state’s market.
Nevada Governor Sandoval vetoes RPS increase, community solar bills
After authorizing the return of net metering earlier in the week, Sandoval quietly killed two important pieces of renewable energy legislation.
Florida Governor Scott lifts tax burden on leased, C&I solar with bill signing
Florida’s solar market is finally truly open for business with the reduction in taxes on leased solar and C&I installations, as the utility-scale market also booms.
Small utilities score huge victory in California aggregate net metering case
Under a new ruling by the California Public Utilities Commission, small utilities can now allow customers to unify multiple meters under one bill for net-metering purposes because it will have no effect on non-solar customers.
EDF Renewable Energy signs 15-year PPA for 500 MW plant
Southern California Edison will purchase 125 MW AC from the Maverick Solar (formerly Palen 1) Plant, which is expected to start delivering electricity on Dec. 1, 2020.
