Alliant Energy completes its first community solar installation
The 1 MW installation is set to provide power to up to 1,000 customers, with more projects planned for Wisconsin and Iowa.
Sunrise brief: Module maker taps Georgia for new manufacturing plant
Also on the rise: Using AI to detect faults in residential solar systems, Georgia Power gets an OK for a BESS, and China’s power woes are affecting U.S. solar markets.
NanoPV to open manufacturing plant in Georgia
The company is investing $36 million into a facility to manufacture crystalline silicon and thin film modules, creating around 500 jobs.
Sunrise brief: U.S. and China to dominate energy storage markets through 2030, report says
Also on the rise: Sunnova will market solar plus storage in Home Depot stores, and we take a look at top factors to consider in deciding whether to buy or lease your home solar panels.
Sunnova targets storm-prone regions for home energy storage venture
The company said it will market solar and storage services through Home Depot stores in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and locally in Reno, Nevada.
300 MW solar project proposal receives backlash in Louisiana
The Chalkley Solar Project has raised the ire of Calcasieu Parish who are worried about the project’s size, appearance, and environmental impact.
PVcase raises $23 million, plans US expansion
The Lithuanian software provider now eyes the US market, with aims to be a one-stop shop for solar software solutions.
Sunrise brief: Westbridge Energy enters the U.S. market with a Texas solar acquisition
Also on the rise: Energy shortages in China could disrupt or halt deliveries, a Tier 1 manufacturer warns; Arevon acquires a solar+storage peaker project; and researchers explain how large-scale solar can cool nearby areas.
Solar manufacturer warns of delivery delays or stoppages due to China’s power crisis
A memo sent to customers said that the company may delay or stop equipment delivery or seek to renegotiate contracts to pass through price increases.
Westbridge Energy acquires 221 MW Texas solar project
The company’s second major project news of the fall also marks its entry into the US solar market.
