Tesla begins pilot deployment of its Solar Roof
The BIPV product is only on the homes of its employees (including its executives) right now, but Tesla predicts that it will begin producing Solar Roof tiles from the Buffalo gigafactory by year end.
Arizona sun rises: Judge endorses APS, solar industry settlement
After a bruising two-year battle over the value of solar, Administrative Law Judge Teena Jibilian recommended the Arizona Corporation Commission accept a settlement agreement that will bring the matter to a close.
Turmoil in residential solar
After years of steady, relentless growth, the U.S. residential solar market is struggling with challenges on both the policy and customer acquisition fronts. And as the market diversifies away from California and the Northeast, the future is far from clear.
Renovate America secures $200 million to expand HERO
The influx of cash is the latest progress for the nation’s largest PACE provider, which expanded to more communities in Missouri last week.
Report: Residential, C&I solar permits surge in Florida, Nevada
South Carolina and Pennsylvania also saw significant increases in solar permits granted, but California and Colorado both dropped by nearly 30%, according to the latest OhmHome report.
DOE launches “Hit me with your SunShot” photo contest
The contest is offering up to $2,500 in prizes, and pv magazine is hoping that DOE will license the winners under public domain.
We have your back: SolarWorld offers deductibleless secondary warranties
The Oregon-based panel manufacturer launched the SolarWorld Assurance Warranty Protection Program for residential and commercial customers, designed to take effect if the original factory coverage could no longer be supported.
Direct Energy quits residential solar
The company’s move is part of a trend of power companies getting out of the residential solar installation business.
New Hampshire solar rebate program hits a granite wall
The state’s Public Utility Commission froze the program on July 14, delaying processing until at least September and putting hundreds of applications on ice.
NCCETC: Net metering slowly shifting to value of solar
This quarter’s report on policies and rate design that affect distributed solar showed many of the same themes as previous reports, but also a glacial shift in approach.
