First Solar commissions 250 MW-AC project on Native American land
The Moapa Southern Paiute Solar Project is the first of four planned by First Solar in partnership with tribes in the Las Vegas area.
Vivint Solar installations decline in Q4
While the residential solar company has greatly improved its access to capital, its volume installed fell 21% year-over-year.
Solar Roadways are on FIRE (No. Really. With Pictures.)
Ah, our favorite solar boondoggle is back in the news today, after a visit from the fire department sparks a Twitter storm over a smoldering electrical box at this embarrassing project.
Blattner, Black & Veatch to build 596 MW of Florida solar
Utility Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has chosen construction contractors Blattner and Black & Veatch to build its eight new utility-scale solar projects. This announcement comes as Florida’s solar market is experiencing rapid growth.
Layoffs at REC Solar and Spruce underline market changes
Staff reductions at both the developer/installer and the finance provider are more evidence of turbulent solar markets in the United States.
SunPower signs supply deal for 125 MW of P-Series modules
The supply deal with NextEra Energy Resources signals a radical shift in strategy for the struggling manufacturer and is the first major test of its novel module design.
Blattner Energy takes top solar EPC spot in 2016 (with chart)
IHS Markit’s latest assessment of U.S. solar contractors finds that Blattner outpaced First Solar to take the top spot in 2016.
Google’s Project Sunroof expands to all 50 states
The tech giant’s online assessment tool for solar potential now covers roughly 60 million buildings, and found that 79% of rooftops are technically viable for solar PV.
Net metering 2.0 slows down California’s residential solar market
Solar industry commentary is echoing state data, which shows that the implementation of net metering 2.0 and time-of-use rates are having a significant negative effect on California’s distributed solar market.
Sunnova breaks into tax equity with $80 million deal
The deal with USBCDC will enable an estimated $200 million worth of solar, and brings Sunnova to over $1.5 billion raised to date.
