U.S. investors dominate list of non-Chinese solar asset owners
A report by GTM Research and Solichamba finds 11 investors that each own more than 1 GW of PV assets, with eight of those 11 hailing from the United States.
Tesla, Green Mountain Power launch battery-aggregation program
The battery giant is partnering with one of New England’s most solar-friendly utilities to create an energy storage program that will provide a range of storage options for GMP customers.
EnergyWakeup: State Senator Brandes on opening up Florida’s solar market
In the latest podcast from Yann Brandt’s EnergyWakeup, we bring you an interview with Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes on his pending legislation to remove the heavy tax burden on solar in the state.
Nevada net metering breakthrough: Compromise struck in AB 405
The Battle Born State may finally be seeing its two-year battle over net metering coming to an end – and rooftop installers, as well as residential and commercial/industrial customers should be pleased.
Vivint moves into retail sales
The third party solar provider plans to set up kiosks in retail locations in five states by the end of June, with more to come by the end of the year.
May we take your order? Tesla accepts requests for its Solar Roof
Yesterday, the energy and automobile giant rolled the dice on its biggest solar gamble yet, giving U.S. homeowners the opportunity to reserve its new roofing product for a downpayment of $1,000.
Sunrun bucks the trend and grows during Q1 2017
While other large residential solar companies are contracting or even going bankrupt, Sunrun gained market share during Q1 2017.
Sunlight Financial secures funding for 20,000 home loans
A $500 million commitment from Technology Credit Union is the latest sign of growth in the residential solar loan space.
Smaller, leaner Vivint moves to direct sales (with chart)
Like other large third-party solar companies Vivint is increasingly moving away from the leasing model to direct sales.
Residential storage boosted by PetersenDean, Sunverge
The national solar installer and U.S.-based storage solutions provider have teamed up to bring energy-storage systems to California homeowners.
