Boulder solar incentives to be available Spring 2018
The City of Boulder, Colorado will offer solar grants and rebates around March, 2018 for nonprofits and homeowners.
IEA explores paths to PV and wind integration
The International Energy Agency has released a manual for policy makers on the issues involved in the large scale integration of solar and wind power into power grids.
Concerns raised over details of Illinois renewables plan
The Illinois Power Agency Plan containing the community and low and moderate income solar programs had a number of objections filed in December after its submission to the Illinois Commerce Commission.
New systems could help HECO add more rooftop PV
The Hawaiian utility, which has at times struggled with the state’s increasingly overwhelming rooftop PV penetration, hopes the new voltage regulators and management software might alleviate some of the grid congestion.
Sunnova to PREPA: Either help, or get out of the way
In a pointed letter to Puerto Rico’s utility, the U.S. residential solar provider, who has been trying to provide power to customers on the island since two hurricanes devastated it earlier this year, blasts the utility for making its job infinitely harder.
Austin, Texas begins taking applications for low-income solar program
200 eligible customers can pay a price slightly below current rates for power from a new 2.5 MW solar project in East Austin.
Solar Frontier sells 66 MW-DC solar project
The U.S. development division of the Japanese thin film PV maker has now developed and sold six utility-scale solar projects totaling 173 MW.
Clean Focus purchases Greenskies Renewable Energy
The acquisition will allow the California company to expand its commercial/industrial portfolio, while Greenskies receives an infusion of cash.
37 energy-storage advocates ask Congress for ITC clarification
Saying a lack of definitive rules is causing uncertainty in the market, the group urged the representatives to put energy storage on the same ITC schedule as the solar industry.
New Mexico co-op signs 4.5 cent/kWh PPA for community solar project
The 3 MW project is expected to come online in March.
