In underserved communities, solar referrals work best
Research from national labs shows word-of-mouth referrals led to among the highest adoption rates in low-income communities.
Saudi Arabian module manufacturer to enter US market
The company currently has a manufacturing capacity of 110 MW, which is planned for expansion to 1 GW by 2023.
How to balance Oahu’s renewable energy and agricultural needs
The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Dr. Matthias Fripp has released a white paper outlining what different land use scenarios would mean for the island in terms of land availability, total electric generation costs, and the overall design of the electric system on Oahu.
National Grid Renewables closes financing for 200 MW solar project
Once completed, the 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project will be the largest of its kind in Illinois, and will bring the state near 900 MW of installed solar capacity.
bp acquires EV fleet charging provider AMPLY Power
With the rapid growth in public and electrical use of electric vehicles, bp enters fleet charging services in its acquisition of AMPLY Power.
Nexamp to develop community solar on Maine ski resort
The 7.5 MW project is set to begin construction in early 2022 and is on track to begin delivering energy by the start of the 2022-23 ski season.
Bezos Earth Fund commits grant to Tribal Solar Accelerator
A $12 million multi-year grant will help GRID Alternatives’ Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund scale-up and provide workforce training programs.
SEC investigating Tesla over alleged solar system fire negligence
The lawsuit stems from a 2019 whistleblower complaint alleging that the company failed to properly notify its shareholders, customers and the public of fire risks associated with solar panel system defects over the course of several years.
California Community Choice Financing Authority issues first municipal clean energy bonds
Standard practice for municipal utilities to reduce cost of natural gas is now applied to the purchase of clean electricity.
U.S.-based EV charger maker enters European market
Volta designs chargers with integrated advertising space and targets high-visibility commercial spaces.
