Unicorns DO exist: Dominion adds solar, drops residential rates
While utilities around the country argue adding solar forces them to INCREASE rates on residential customers, the Virginia utility may be proving that the argument is a complete fairy tale.
Fronius launches first inverter with telecom-based shutdown command
The new inverter will cut both hard and soft costs while complying with new NEC code system shut-down requirements set for January.
Solar installation quality can be illusive
Cadmus Group is working to standardize PV installation inspections and is building a database of common installation errors.
Storage saves
Sustaining the market: As the leading solar state in America, California’s behind-the-meter solar markets are seeing challenges as they explore new terrain. CALSEIA’s Bernadette Del Chiaro explains how the industry is navigating these changes, and what to expect in the future.
Demand charge decision looms in Massachusetts
In three days, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close the public comment period on utility Eversource’s plan to impose a demand charge on solar customers.
Solar quality assurance working group forms at SEIA
A new working group on solar quality assurance has been formed at the national solar organization and it will release an updated Best Practices Installation guide at the Solar Power International trade show.
Letter beseeches the U.S. ITC: Please don’t destroy our businesses
The mounting segment of the solar industry united as one to request the dismissing of Suniva/SolarWorld’s Section 201 trade case, citing the potential for damage to their businesses if the U.S. market shrinks.
Sungevity is back from the dead
The merger of Solar Spectrum and Horizon Solar Power is expected to create the nation’s fourth-largest residential solar installer.
HelioPower emerges from Chapter 11
Six days ago, a judge in Nevada approved the company’s reorganization, saying the company had met all its obligations. The approval gives HelioPower the green light to resume doing business.
Storage will help stabilize California grid during eclipse
Despite a predicted drop in solar electricity production of nearly 6 GW, the California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA) believes the 3 GW of grid-connected energy storage will allow the state’s grid to survive Monday’s eclipse with little serious disruption.
