Battery storage challenges: Materials, longevity and project management
An academic event held last week in the U.K. presenting the results of two major research projects on energy storage provided an update on the current and future directions of battery storage technology and development.
Report: Sweeping policy changes considered in 2017
Fixed charges, minimum bills and distributed solar policies came under intense scrutiny in 2017, with almost all states looking at policy or rate-design changes.
Illinois progresses with solar program RFQs and a community solar clearinghouse website
As regulatory approval of Illinois solar programs nears, RFQs are posted for program administrators and a community solar website for developers, potential subscribers and community organizations launches.
HECO sees 109 MW of new Hawaii solar in 2017 (w/chart)
With more than 100 megawatts of solar still under construction, the state is continuing its national leadership.
Duke proposes community solar, green tariff programs
The programs would expand the options for its North Carolina customers – both residential and large organizations – to use renewable energy.
DOE launches “The Solar Prize” to spur U.S. solar manufacturing
Could the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) actually be trying to spur solar manufacturing in the United States?
Consumers Energy tries to evade PURPA in Michigan
Cypress Creek is calling on Michigan regulators to deny Consumers Energy’s proposal to put a stay on its obligation to procure generation, noting that this holds up 700 MW of projects.
Sunlight Financial secures $400 million annually for solar loans
Technology Credit Union will commit $400 million annually for residential solar loans, as part of an extension of its partnership with Sunlight Financial.
SMA to supply inverters to Sunrun
SMA will supply the residential solar company with inverters to accompany solar PV and storage, but details are sparse.
Trump opens the door for specific products to be excluded from tariffs
The President’s proclamation provides a path for specific products to apply for exemption from tariffs, which had been sought by both SunPower and the government of Korea. Additionally, imports from a number of developing nations are exempt as long as import levels remain small.
