NRG Yield cautiously acquires more solar
The yieldco of energy giant NRG reported strong results for Q3, and expects to acquire former SunEdison assets NRG snatched up in a fire sale.
Vote Solar and Earthjustice appeal Nevada court decision in bid to revive net metering
The organizations are challenging a court ruling which ordered the grandfathering of net-metered customers, but ignored the regulatory decision which dismantled net metering.
From the editor: Big choices
Next Tuesday’s elections are a big deal for the solar industry – including key policy contests and races in Florida, Arizona and Nevada.
530 MW-AC of solar projects come online in Utah
Project co-owner Dominion reports that the Four Brothers and Three Cedars solar projects were completed “on time and on budget” in September.
Younicos to supply the NEXT smart city project in Denver
Younicos, Xcel Energy, and Panasonic North America will collaborate on a 1MW storage system linked to 2 MW of solar at Panasonic’s Denver operations hub within the NEXT smart city development.
First Solar revenues fall, but profit and technology progress remain strong
The thin-film solar maker and developer continues to report significant increases in its module efficiency, as it moves towards more module-only sales.
Comprehensive study proves solar customers don’t hurt non-solar ones
A review of 16 state-level “value of solar” studies indicates the cost-shift argument is a sham
Enphase grows Q3 revenue & shipments, but losses persist
The microinverter specialist stems recent downward trend, posting solid Q3 revenue of $89 million and increasing microinverter shipments to 869,000. AC Battery rollout boosts performance.
Community choice aggregator signs PPA with First Solar for 40 MW-AC
The contract with MCE is the first time that First Solar has sold power to a community choice aggregator.
Tesla, SolarCity stress financial, operational benefits in advance of merger vote
Elon Musk and Lyndon Rive are arguing that SolarCity will bring cash in to Tesla’s balance sheet, while shareholders wait for the solar installer’s results call.
