New York community solar proposal “solving a problem that’s already been solved”
National Grid and NYSERDA have filed a petition with state regulators that would significantly change the opt-out community solar program structure. While this petition wasn’t filed maliciously, it could have a hugely negative effect on a flourishing market, according to one expert.
Solar Futures Study offers a roadmap for solar to decarbonize the grid
The NREL-led study said that by 2035 the U.S. would need to quadruple its yearly solar capacity additions and provide 40% of the electricity on the grid, on the order of 1,000 GW.
Report assesses the budding market of distributed solar + storage
In 2020, 80% of residential energy storage installations was paired with solar, and roughly 6% of all residential solar projects attached energy storage at install.
Study outlines how 18 GW of solar can be deployed in the Carolinas by 2030
Tripling the amount of solar to be added in the Carolinas compared to Duke Energy’s plans would yield cost savings, a Brattle Group study found.
Maryland regulators unanimously expand community solar pilot
The program’s capacity is being expanded, as is access into the program for low- and moderate-income customers.
Tennessee utility able to construct solar project thanks to TVA Flexibility Program
The 7.5 MW Dancing Horse Solar project will provide energy to power over 1000 homes across Loudon County and Monroe County, thanks to a recent TVA program that allows member utilities to meet 5% of their electrical need through distributed resources.
Developers target Ohio for big solar capacity additions
Solar projects totaling more than 1.1 GW in potential capacity have public hearings coming up this fall, as Ohio experiences a rush of developer proposals.
PacifiCorp’s new IRP includes plans to ditch coal
While the full Integrated Resource Plan has yet to be submitted to regulators, we now know that PacifiCorp is planning no new investments in gas or coal, with plans to retire all coal units by 2040.
Sunrise brief: What we know about the grid failure impacting New Orleans
Also on the rise: PPA signed for output from 127 MW Pennsylvania solar facility, and here is a look at the world’s largest solar power stations.
PPA signed for output from 127 MW Pennsylvania solar facility
The agreement with Competitive Power Ventures marks Norway-based Hydro’s first long-term energy contract in the United States.
