Washington looks to re-establish rooftop solar incentive program
A bill aims to re-establish the state’s former highly effective solar incentive program, which ran from 2017 to late 2018 and led to the installation of nearly 7,500 residential energy systems, 380 commercial energy systems, and more than 100 MW of solar capacity.
Sunverge to develop residential virtual power plant in Maryland
The 0.55 MW/2.2 MWh Elk Neck Battery Storage Pilot Program is intended to demonstrate the utility of distributed energy resources under real-world market conditions.
Sempra Foundation donates more than $350,000 to help install solar for California tribal communities
Sempra Foundation funding goes to GRID Alternatives’ Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund
GE enters U.S. residential solar inverter market
GE, the global industrial giant, is entering the U.S. residential solar inverter market with technology that already has made its mark in Australia and Brazil.
Sunrise brief: Building solar to last saves billions
Also on the rise: Community solar donated to low-income families, Maine ski area hosts community solar, UL fire safety certification means microgrid platform can be offered to utilities, SolarAPP+ pilots energy storage and building-integrated PV permitting
DERMS technology allows grid connection even when grid is at full capacity
Strata Grid DERMS technology allows large-scale producers of renewable energy resources to connect to the electric power grid while removing the risk of costly upgrades.
SolarAPP+ expands into energy storage permitting
Adoption of SolarAPP+ by local jurisdictions can speed deployment of solar and energy storage systems through faster permitting. The program is exploring energy storage and buildings-integrated photovoltaics permitting.
Sunrise brief: Amazon orders up more solar capacity
Also on the rise: The grid is on track to get even cleaner in 2022, APS launches a resi battery rebate, and Westbridge acquires a Canadian solar project.
Mosaic passes milestone for solar funding; Welcomes new board member
Mosaic surpasses $6 billion in loans for residential solar installations and sustainable home improvements
Sunrise brief: EPC contractor buy expands Koch’s solar reach
Also on the rise: Duke agrees to new net metering rates, Ingeteam supplies inverters for BESS project, and Powin launches battery energy storage system.
