pvMB 1/21/19: Belgian students march to demand climate action, Ameresco buys Maximum Solar and more!
In today’s edition of the pv magazine USA morning brief, we also take a look at Strata Solar achieving zero injuries in 2018, New Hampshire passing its first battery pilot program, EQ Research’s Q4 2018 General Rate Case Update and everything else you need to start your week.
pvMB 1/17/19: SEIA splashes with new promotions, Vermont’s largest solar parking lot and more
In today’s issue of the pvMB we take a look at NREL & CESA’s report on designing community solar for low & moderate income customers, Stem Inc’s BloomberNEF interview on solar+storage+AI, the first lithium-ion solar boat to be Coast Guard-certified and more action-packed solar news.
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.
