New Mexico requires utilities to consider storage in resource plans
With new technologies available and prices coming down, the NMPRC decided the time was right to add it to the data requirements included in the reports, which were mandated by a 2008 rule.
IHS Markit raises 2017 global installations forecast
Industry analyst IHS Markit has raised its forecast for global installations in 2017 to 90 GW, representing 14% growth on the previous year’s figures. Continuing demand in China after the June 30th FIT cut is cited as the main driver for the increased expectation.
Letter beseeches the U.S. ITC: Please don’t destroy our businesses
The mounting segment of the solar industry united as one to request the dismissing of Suniva/SolarWorld’s Section 201 trade case, citing the potential for damage to their businesses if the U.S. market shrinks.
Coronal completes the largest portfolio of military solar to date
The developer has built three solar projects totaling 120 MW-AC on Navy and Air Force bases on the Florida Panhandle.
HelioPower emerges from Chapter 11
Six days ago, a judge in Nevada approved the company’s reorganization, saying the company had met all its obligations. The approval gives HelioPower the green light to resume doing business.
First Solar sells another 280 MW-AC solar project
The thin film maker is unloading projects to third parties as it increasingly focuses on module manufacturing.
Mississippi gives the go-ahead for another 53 MW of utility-scale solar
Silicon Ranch will build, own and operate the SR Meridian project, as part of a boom in large-scale solar in the Southern state.
International renewables firm buys 194 MW utility-scale portfolio
Heelstone Energy Holdings, which sold the portfolio to Sammons Renewable Energy, will continue to manage the portfolio, including operations and maintenance.
First Solar sells 40 MW-AC solar project to D.E. Shaw
First Solar is unloading projects, and they are not headed to yieldco 8point3 anymore.
Storage will help stabilize California grid during eclipse
Despite a predicted drop in solar electricity production of nearly 6 GW, the California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA) believes the 3 GW of grid-connected energy storage will allow the state’s grid to survive Monday’s eclipse with little serious disruption.
