CS Energy deploys over 150 MW of solar trackers in Northeast US
The EPC firm deployed several projects, averaging about 25 MW, in a region that deploys tracker projects at a lower rate than the national average.
Sunrise brief: Puerto Rico utility submits solar and storage projects bids for approval
Also on the rise: Largest Swedish solar developer opens U.S. headquarters. Discover Battery launches LFP battery system at Intersolar. Department of Justice appeals ITC Section 201 ruling. PanelClaw’s flat roof trackers to be distributed by BayWa r.e.
Puerto Rico nears awards for 800 MW solar and 220 MW storage, toward multi-GW goals
Puerto Rico’s utility has submitted solar and storage project bids to the government for approval, while a second bid process has been announced. A backlog of distributed solar interconnection requests is being cleared.
Sunrise brief: U.S. House Committee questions TVA on “hindering” distributed solar
Also on the rise: Maine utility offers settlement for faulty processes. Yotta and Cal Solar Inc. team up on distributed energy to meet California mandate. Day two of Intersolar/Energy Storage North America. Largest Indiana solar park completed. Virtual power plants offer Texas renters low-cost clean energy. Q Cells and KSI to develop solar and storage projects.
EDPR completes the construction of 200 MW solar park, the largest in Indiana
EDP Renewables North America has signed a PPA with cooperative Hoosier Energy to supply communities between the states of Indiana and Illinois from the Riverstart plant.
Sunrise brief: Thousands of Californians protest NEM 3.0 in solar jobs rally
Also on the rise: Solar Games kicks off at Intersolar. Cornell researchers uncover New Yorkers’ preferences for solar locations. Enphase sees spike in microinverters plus storage in Colorado. NextEra adds 100 MW battery to SRP Arizona project. TerraSmart experts talk ground screw vs. piles for utility and C&I projects. Andy Sendy of SolarReviews offers an alternative to NEM 3.0.
Green Power EMC, Silicon Ranch announce 252 MW Georgia solar portfolio
Three projects are set to be in operation by 2024 and will be owned, operated and maintained by Silicon Ranch.
All solar is equal, rooftop solar is more equal
Cornell Researchers found that upstate New Yorkers prefer rooftop solar to community solar under 50 acres, and opinions are split 50/50 over large scale ground mounts. The distaste for utility-scale solar is strongest when converting forests, public lands, and productive farmland.
Navigating the foundation: risk vs. reward
Comparing the benefits and costs of ground screws vs. piles for utility and C&I systems.
Salt River Project taps NextEra Energy to add battery storage to Arizona project
The 100 MW Saint Solar project in Coolidge, Arizona will get a 100 MW storage system capable of providing four hours of energy
