Midwest coal mines to be reborn as solar fields in major partnership
A renewable energy developer and major coal company announced a partnership for 5.5 GW solar development plan, enough to power over 850,000 homes.
Michigan townships challenge state’s solar control
A lawsuit alleges that Michigan’s takeover of zoning authority for large-scale solar and wind projects violates the state’s rulemaking process.
Sunrise brief: Corporate America vastly increases investment in solar and storage
Also on the rise: Sunnova to construct solar and storage microgrid for Penobscot Nation. Brown University’s solar project, the largest in the state, is complete. And more.
Corporate America vastly increases investment in solar and storage
Technology firms are the dominant industry investing in solar as electricity demand soars to keep pace with data center growth.
Sunrise brief: Looming Trump tariffs drive rush on imports, push shipping costs higher
Also on the rise: Final rules on direct pay expands access to clean energy tax credits. Zendure releases pre-sized home solar and energy storage kit. And more.
Solar developer secures $145 million solar-plus-storage project in New Mexico
National Renewable Solutions secured the funding from Deutsche Bank for Shallow Basket, a 140 MW solar and 50 MW storage project that will benefit Jicarilla Apache Nation.
Sunrise brief: Breaking ground for one of largest U.S. solar projects
Also on the rise: Thornova Solar starts solar cell, module production in Indonesia due to changing U.S. market regulations. Intersolar acquires Midwest Solar Expo. And more.
Enbridge breaks ground on 815 MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas
First PV project from Tri Global portfolio will be one of the largest in North America.
New solar project to power over 25,000 Wisconsin homes
National Grid Renewables began construction on a 100 MW solar project in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Sunrise brief: California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability. The grid’s new secret weapon: Your home. And more.
