Tesla stays on top of the California solar market
While Tesla/SolarCity, Vivint and Sunrun still made up the top three in 2017, the “long tail” of installers is gaining market share.
JinkoSolar to supply sPower with 1.43 GW of solar panels
The massive deal follows on Jinko’s 2.75 GW supply deal with NextEra, as it deepens its presence in the U.S. market.
NextEra to build 300 MW-AC of solar power in Wisconsin
Madison Gas and Electric and WEC Energy Group of Wisconsin have signed deals for 100 MW and 200 MW, respectively.
Buffett buys a gigawatt of solar power and 400 MWh of energy storage, maybe
NV Energy, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has signed contracts to purchase electricity from six solar projects totaling 1,001 MW-AC along with 100 MW / 400 MWh of energy storage.
Greenbriar Capital secures financing for 100 MW solar project in Puerto Rico
The project is part of a 280 MW pipeline the Caribbean island is hoping to build in its effort to restore a safe and stable power supply to the population.
CCA gets Investment Grade rating for first time in United States
Marin Clean Energy, a non-profit community choice aggregation group from California, has received an ‘Investment Grade’ Baa2 rating from Moody’s.
Amazon launches 813,000 square foot solar system in Las Vegas.
The 1.1 megawatt solar rooftop system will power the fulfillment center that houses it.
Sunpower secures a $300 million bridge to pay off loan certificates
The financially troubled PV maker has secured a last-minute line of credit to repay Total and other lenders, as it burns through cash.
Oregon utility seeks hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy
PGE is seeking the equivalent of 500-620 MW of utility-scale solar, with a minimum project capacity of 10 MW.
Southern Company sells off 1/3 stake in solar portfolio to Global Atlantic
The retirement and insurance provider will pay $1.2 billion for a share of the power giant’s 1.7 GW solar portfolio. Southern will still operate the projects.
