New York solar grows 795% in five years (with charts)
The Empire State’s solar industry has attracted nearly $1.5 billion in private investment, putting its goal of producing 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 in reach.
240,000 more California homeowners now eligible for PACE
The HERO program, through which homeowners can finance PV systems and energy and water improvements, expanded to 28 more California communities this week.
NRG to lay off more residential solar employees
The company will retain its presence in C&I and utility-scale solar, but is further moving its residential activities to origination and sales for other companies.
sonnen to open new manufacturing and R&D hub in Atlanta
Production at the InnovationHub expected to commence in the second quarter of the year, the German storage specialist confirmed. Facility combines sonnen’s U.S. manufacturing operations and product research capabilities.
TEP tacks on a special solar fee in new rate plan
Tucson Electric Power is the first Arizona utility to finalize a rate plan since the Arizona Corporation Commission all but ended net-metering in the state for new customers – and they are taking advantage of it.
Massachusetts to extend SREC 2 until new program
The state has unveiled the latest version of its next solar incentive program, and will extend eligibility for larger projects under the SREC 2 program until the new program starts.
SolarCity brand to disappear
Along with changing its name from Tesla Motors to Tesla Inc. the electric vehicle and battery maker will eliminate the SolarCity brand.
Enphase job losses to largely impact Californian HQ
Around 75 jobs will be lost during the microinverter specialist’s restructuring drive, which reflects increased price pressure across the segment, both globally and in the U.S.
Enphase to shed 18% of workforce in latest restructuring drive
SEC filing outlines proposed changes, described by company CEO Paul Nahi as “necessary to create path to sustained profitability”. Restructuring will cost estimated $2 million and follows announcement last year of staff losses.
Xcel commissions 62.25 MW Minnesota solar farm
The utility, one of the Midwest’s biggest, now owns the two largest solar project in the region, both located in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
