New York projects 100%+ solar market growth over 2017
State officials reveal that New York State has 693 MW of community solar on the way – and a total pipeline of almost 1 GW. The state further projects 500 MW of that might be installed in 2018.
Batteries, inverters, solar cells safe from Section 301 tariffs
The list of Chinese products that the Trump Administration is considering for duties under Section 301 spares inverters, solar cells and modules, as well as the lithium-ion batteries used in EVs and battery storage to accompany PV.
Shell envisions central role for solar in new report
Shell’s new report shows a world where solar meets the largest portion of primary energy demand as soon as 2050.
Solar MIA in DTE renewable energy plan
The Michigan utility plans only 13 MW-AC of solar over the next four years to meet state renewable energy mandate requirements, including zero MW of community solar.
Virginia Supreme Court upholds 100% renewable energy option
The court has sided against Dominion in a ruling that makes it easier for large energy consumers to sign up for 100% renewable energy options from alternative suppliers.
NextEra reveals 2.75 GW solar module deal with JinkoSolar
The Florida power giant has announced that it is the mysterious counterparty that will be supporting JinkoSolar’s foray into U.S. manufacturing, and Jinko has revealed that its Florida factory will have a 400 MW annual capacity.
SolarWindow awarded advanced manufacturing grant to build factory
SolarWindow Technologies, with the support of a Department of Energy grant, aims to bring semi-transparent solar glass to the market.
FirstEnergy asks DOE for emergency coal, nuclear bailout
The power company is asking for Secretary Perry to use emergency powers to bail out coal and nuclear power plants in the PJM region, as its wholesale generation arm nears bankruptcy.
Solar Foundation presents solar jobs maps, local data
The Solar Foundation has launched individual state fact sheets and a map view focused on jobs per U.S. congressional district.
Distributed solar and efficiency saves California $2.6 billion on power lines
California’s grid operator has chosen to cancel 20 transmission projects and revise 21 others, as energy efficiency and distributed generation prove their worth.
