GCL Energy receives $60 million for 84 MW solar portfolio in North Carolina
With the help of CIT Group, the China-based company hopes to kickstart its U.S. solar portfolio with this first infusion of cash.
Texas utility proposes bizarre fixed charges for solar customers
Under Oncor’s proposal, its customers who have PV installed would pay a fixed charge every month based on their historical demand – unless their residential bill would be higher under standard rates.
Guest Post: Nation’s Largest City-Owned Utility Uses Equity Metrics to Ensure All Residents Have Clean Energy
This post originally appeared on the Environmental Defense Fund’s Energy Exchange blog. It is reprinted here with permission.
Massachusetts finalizes successful SREC 2 program extension
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has officially finalized the extension of its Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC-2), completing a process that started in September.
GE brings 17 MW to life in Northeast
Through its subsidiary Current, the conglomerate announced yesterday that it has signed agreements for 13 new projects totaling 17 MW of capacity across six states in the Northeast. These projects are in addition to a previously announced eight projects announced by the company’s subsidiary.
Swinerton’s SOLV adopts QOS O&M analytics software
O&M service provider SOLV will utilize QOS Energy’s Qantum analytics software to monitor and support over 1 GW of solar PV plants in the United States.
Partnership aims to save money low-income families in New York
GRID Alternatives and the Association for Energy Affordability announced a partnership that combines solar-energy installations with energy-efficiency programs to lower electricity costs for the state’s most vulnerable citizens.
New York City passes 100 MW of installed PV
The city is now 10% to its 2030 solar goal, but still lags well behind the rest of the state in deployment.
Maine solar advocates push for reconsideration of net metering
A coalition of 24 groups has asked state regulators to reconsider scrapping net metering in 2018, as advocates gear up for a push in the state legislature.
Enphase introduces redesigned microinverters to U.S. market
The Enphase IQ microinverter is around 30% lighter than previous iterations and will serve to usher in Enphase Energized AC Modules to the U.S. residential solar sector.
