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GTM Research raises California residential forecast 14% on mandate

The firm expects California to install around 1.2 GW of residential solar in 2020, the first year that the new mandate takes effect.

California residential solar power headed toward $1/W and 2.5¢/kWh

ASU energy security researcher Dr. Wesley Herche and pv magazine author John Weaver describe the new math involved with requiring solar power to be installed at the time of construction for newly built homes.

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Details of the changes in Connecticut: An interview with Vote Solar

In this interview pv magazine speaks with Vote Solar Northeast Regional Director Sean Garren about the new legislation which has passed both houses of the Connecticut legislature, and what to expect now.

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Investigation ties Entergy money to actors paid to boo solar, support gas plant

Entergy New Orleans is denying knowledge of the hiring of the actors, but admits to hiring a contractor with a history of deceitful astroturf tactics and connections to Edison Electric Institute.

Solar power popularity still strong, but not driving votes

A national survey of registered voters, Climate Change in the American Mind, found that most accept the reality of Climate Change and that funding renewable energy was a good policy.

Panasonic, Tesla reveal plan to produce lithium batteries in China

Tesla’s batteries may soon be Made in China. The announcement was made by Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga during a conference accompanying the company’s 2018 fiscal-year results.

TVA imposes “grid access” fee

The semi-public power giant will be passing the fee on to its member utilities, who will choose how to implement it. If passed on, for the average user the fixed charge would be around $6.75 per month.

California’s solar mandate: Questions and answers

pv magazine attempts to answer some of the larger questions regarding California’s landmark mandate for solar on all new homes.

Sunrun deployments down 7%, but revenue up 36%

The company reiterated full-year guidance of 15% growth in deployments – and cash generation at even higher rates.

How much of Tesla’s Solar Gigafactory did California just vote to buy?

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved a requirement for solar pv on all new homes – either in the house or in community solar.

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