Dominion’s biggest project ever, EDP’s big buy: pvMB 11/5/19
Hello one and all and welcome to the beautiful pvMB. Today we have RES building a 57.5 MW plant for Origis, Fisker naming its new electric SUV with solar capabilities, the launch of Solar Cup and more!
A gigawatt goal for Wisconsin
Alliant Energy has announced a plan to bring 1 GW of solar online in the Badger state by 2023, which will provide the first steps towards the state’s goal to reach 100% carbon-free energy by 2050.
Dominion acquires 72 MW, Tesla offers $1000 off solar+Powerwall for wildfire areas: pvMB 10/29/19
Happy Tuesday one and all and welcome to the pvMB. Today we’ve got for you a 1.4 MW project powering a cerebral palsy facility in New York, EVgo announcing 40% Growth in California and PG&E paying Topaz.
Wells Fargo signs a huge renewable deal, Newlight Partners invests $150 million in solar developer: pvMB 10/23/19
Hello one and all and guess what? You’re reading a Hump Day MB. Today we’ll be looking at a solar advocacy group doing its job, PacifiCorp’s final IRP, the UC Irvine Engineers for a sustainable future event and more!
Texas city suing Clearway to escape solar contract
The city of Georgetown, Texas is suing a subsidiary of Clearway, over allegations that the company withheld critical project performance details during contract renegotiations for the Buckthorn solar plant in late 2016.
The Midwest’s solar future will be unlike anything seen before
Fitch Solutions Marco Research has boldly predicted the region will be a main driver towards the 100 GW of solar power capacity expected to hit the U.S. over the next 10 years. The procurmeent will be led by city and utility commitments to renewable energy, the falling costs of solar and the continued expansion of popular community solar programs.
Orlando utility explores doubling PV capacity, groundbreaking hydrogen project
The Orlando Utility Commission will not only be adding 149 MW of solar projects to its generation portfolio, but is also developing a first-of-its-kind hydrogen storage project, with the hope it can be PV’s perfect partner in the future.
7X Energy preps for ITC end-of-days with massive inverter buy
The company has purchased enough inverters to ensure that more than 2 GW of projects will qualify for the full 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit, becoming at least the second company to make such a move in this week alone.
49 GW of solar for Virginia: lower bills, more jobs, cleaner air
Adding at least 49 GW of solar through 2050 would save Virginia consumers money, according to an independent modeling run of the state’s grid. Thousands of jobs would be added, and public health would improve.
Google takes the first step towards its 5 GW goal
Google and Hecate Energy have announced a deal for Google to purchase 250 MW annually from a 500 MW Hecate project in Texas, the first development in the company’s recently-announced plan to add 1.6 GW of wind and solar.
