Consider maximizing California’s front-of-meter distributed solar, advocates say
California should evaluate front-of-the-meter distributed solar on an equal footing with transmission-connected utility-scale solar and behind-the-meter solar, not as an afterthought, say several advocacy groups.
Solar surging 58% in 2023, 413 GW of installations expected globally
Historically low module prices are expected to propel the global solar industry to record installations in 2023.
Renewables developer Longroad Energy secures $600 million in debt financing
The funding adds to a $500 million equity investment made in Longroad Energy in 2022.
2022 IEA review: Growth and challenges in the US solar sector
The US solar power market navigated through significant developments, including a decline in total PV from 2021, a surge in community solar projects, increased corporate solar adoption, and impactful policy shifts such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
Sunrise brief: Robots install solar project in Arizona desert
Also on the rise: Solar tax credit transfer market gains momentum. Two corporate giants sign up for power from Texas solar plant. And more.
Two corporate giants sign up for power from Texas solar plant
Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb executed power purchase agreements with National Grid for energy resources from the Blevins Solar Project in Falls County, Texas.
Sunrise brief: California aims to absorb renewable generation with flexible demand appliances
Also on the rise: Long-duration storage and renewables can cut global industrial emissions by 65%. DSD Renewables secures $250 million strategic investment. And more.
U.S.-sourced 500 MW solar / 1 GWh storage project in California achieves operations
Intersect Power achieved commercial operations for the project that includes 250 MW of 4-hour duration energy storage on site.
SOLV Energy tops Wiki-Solar’s list of solar EPCs
Wiki-Solar’s Q3 2023 update reveals more than 35 companies with at least 1 GW of global construction experience, including 20 with over 2 GW of capacity.
VPPAs help paper and packaging company demonstrate environmental commitment
WestRock, a specialist in paper and packaging solutions, enters into two virtual power purchase agreements with Engie North America for energy produced from Bernard Creek and Chillingham solar projects.
