Disaster: Donald Trump is U.S. President-elect
The results of the 2016 U.S. Presidential and Senate Elections are a worst-case scenario for the U.S. solar industry, and no federal support is safe.
Florida’s Amendment 1 fails in enormous win for solar
The utility-supported anti-solar constitutional amendment needed 60 percent to pass — and struggled to break 50 percent instead
Vivint Solar shows improved profitability but flat growth in Q3
The residential solar installer is still struggling following SunEdison’s failed acquisition, but reported record low prices and improved results.
TerraForm Power reveals proposed settlement with SunEdison
TerraForm Power has sent a draft settlement agreement to SunEdison creditors under which claims would be settled, noting that it prefers a “collaborative” process.
Project Sunroof offers community-wide solar installation estimates
The new tool measures technical potential, but may not be an accurate indicator of how much solar could realistically be installed in any given city.
Conflicts continue over Duke’s interconnection rules
North Carolina regulators have offered the company relief on a complaint by seven solar developers, but have served complaints against the power company for three other projects.
MLPE makers go vertical sell more units
Solar microinverters and power optimizer suppliers are embracing off-the-shelf integrated solar AC and smart modules as landscape for the MLPE sector evolves and grows, according to an IHS Markit analysis.
All (solar) eyes will be on Florida
As voters go to the polls tomorrow to pick the next U.S. president, voters in the Sunshine State will decide whether the solar industry will move forward — or stay under the control of its utilities
APS, pro-solar group together spend $6 million on Arizona Corporation Commission races
The competition to fund these races comes as Commissioner Tobin is found to be soliciting money for his side job.
NRG Yield cautiously acquires more solar
The yieldco of energy giant NRG reported strong results for Q3, and expects to acquire former SunEdison assets NRG snatched up in a fire sale.
