Blattner completes 298 MW-AC of solar for Florida Power & Light
The four plants nearly double the Florida utility’s large-scale solar capacity, and another four are scheduled to come online March 1.
Cypress Creek constructs 1 GW of solar in 18 months
The developer continues its nationwide expansion, building 800 MW of solar capacity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Vermont alone.
FERC: 43.5 GW of utility-scale solar proposed in the U.S. through 2020
While the federal agency continues to struggle with reporting accurate data on existing solar, it has recorded a large volume of proposed projects over the next three years.
Utility-scale solar doesn’t have to impinge on agricultural lands in California
A new study highlights four alternative types of land that would allow the state’s fertile Great Central Valley and utility-scale solar installations to co-exist in harmony.
Sunnova begs Congress: You must help Puerto Rico restore power
The island’s largest residential solar installer is asking Congress to modify the investment tax credit (ITC) into a cash-grant program, which it says would encourage private investment in the area.
Michigan reports big solar growth in 2017
The Michigan Public Service Commission’s report on net metering shows significant growth in both net metered solar and large installations in 2017.
Swinerton completes 72 MW-AC solar project in Alabama
The Alabama Solar A project will provide electricity to Walmart through a long-term contract.
Dominion puts online 71 MW solar project in South Carolina
The project is the largest in the state to date.
IEA explores paths to PV and wind integration
The International Energy Agency has released a manual for policy makers on the issues involved in the large scale integration of solar and wind power into power grids.
Concerns raised over details of Illinois renewables plan
The Illinois Power Agency Plan containing the community and low and moderate income solar programs had a number of objections filed in December after its submission to the Illinois Commerce Commission.
