Google to build massive solar plants in Tennessee and Alabama
The two biggest plants each have a capacity of 150 MW, with smaller plants bringing the total capacity to 413 MW. These projects are a part of Google’s effort to match the company’s annual electricity consumption with renewables.
Co-founder and CEO bought out of 8minutenergy
Following the completion of the 328 MW Mount Signal 3 Solar Farm, the development giant announced that it would be parting ways with Co-founder and CEO Martin Hermann, in an unexpected management transition.
IRENA clarion call for G20 leaders may fall on deaf ears
In an advisory requested by Argentinian hosts, agency reports on the role solar can play in firing the energy transition up to 2050 – but was anybody listening?
Milwaukee eyes its own rooftop solar mandate with a California clone
The proposed legislation would require all new residential units in the city to include solar arrays, starting in 2019.
Helping our fellow solar workers who lost everything
CALSSA has raised $17,900 – and counting – for solar workers who lost homes in the devastating Camp Fire in Northern California.
The James Bond of solar takes the reins at Advanced Energy Economy
Nat Kreamer is now head of one of the largest trade groups for clean energy.
Tesla announces Australian telecom executive to replace Musk as board chair
No, Rupert Murdoch’s son will not be running the world’s largest EV maker.
Make your job count: Take the Solar Jobs Census survey
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Solar Foundation’s Andrea Luecke explains why it is so important that all of us participate in the Solar Jobs Census.
Eguana Technologies appoints former Mercedes-Benz Energy executives
The Canadian battery storage company has hired Marcus Brunner and Dr. Andreas Rueckemann, both formerly of Mercedes-Benz Energy.
Members of congress warn of REC Silicon plant closure
A group of senators and representatives from Washington and Montana led by the top democrat on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee are calling on President Trump to negotiate with China and save REC’s Moses Lake facility.
