Residential PV

Missouri has made headway for community solar to come online, while its utility solar market has over 613 MW of advanced construction projects due to enter commercial operations through 2025.

Iowa has made headway in its adoption of solar since 2020 when its utility-scale market took off. Wind energy continues to dominate the generation mix in the state.

Small-scale PV additions last year exceeded additions in 2021 by 1 GW, and additions in 2020 by 2 GW.

Also on the rise: Solar field robot mower receives SOLV Energy seed funds. Louisiana utility seeks approval for 225 MW solar project. And more.

SolShare technology enables the residents in 65 of the units to subscribe to a portion of the solar energy produced on the roof, offsetting the cost of their individual electricity bills.

Yes Solar Solutions sees NABCEP as the gold standard for electrical installers and the only accreditation for solar installation companies.

The government package includes two rounds that will fund residential solar and storage projects, followed by resilience solutions such as microgrids, community solar and grid modernization.

Following a recently announced award to the ACT (Appalachian Climate Technology) Now Coalition, the two entities will collaborate on strategies to recruit, train and employ local workers in the growing renewable energy industry in West Virginia and around the Appalachian region.

Also on the rise: McDonald’s signs on for 180 MW of Louisiana solar. Canadian manufacturer releases carbon-fiber solar panel for boats. And more.

If passed, the bill would increase Maryland’s residential clean energy grant from $1,000 to $5,000 to boost adoption of rooftop solar, create local clean energy jobs, and help meet the state’s climate goals.