D.E. Shaw lines up financing for solar and energy storage project
The first phase of the project is expected to enter service in June with full commercial operation anticipated for fall 2022.
Sunrise brief: New York’s latest community solar program is a big one
Also on the rise: PG&E faces another lawsuit over its alleged role in a major California wildfire, B&W takes a stake in a solar contractor, and the newest Tracking the Sun report offers insights into distributed solar deployment.
B&W takes a majority stake in a solar energy contractor
The 150-year-old Ohio-based company has long been a player in the global fossil generation sector, and recently is pivoting toward renewable energy.
Munich Re unit buys into two California solar and energy storage projects
The projects are on BLM land east of Los Angeles and are slated to enter service in late 2021.
Greenbacker acquires 41 MW Michigan solar project
The project is being developed by Prism Power Partners and would rank among the largest in the state.
iSun to acquire SunCommon in stock and cash deal
The Vermont-based solar company’s acquisition expands its reach in residential and small commercial markets.
Sunrise brief: Solar developers beware! Congress could revoke a key tax credit
Also on the rise: National Grid and NYSERDA challenge New York community solar program, Canadian Solar sells a stake in an energy storage project, and here’s how you can help bring emergency solar to New Orleans.
Briggs & Stratton acquires energy storage provider SimpliPhi Power
SimpliPhi Power designs and manufactures battery-based storage equipment using lithium ferrous phosphate battery cell chemistry.
Altus Power expands its solar portfolio with seven-state acquisition
The commercial and industrial projects include rooftop, ground-mount, and carport solar arrays.
Terabase acquires First Solar’s “PlantPredict” performance monitoring software
The software adds to Terabase Energy’s digital platform for utility-scale solar project development, engineering, and monitoring.
