Apex adds 195 MW of solar and 400 MWh of energy storage in Texas
A 195 MW and 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project and the standalone Great Kiskadee storage project (200 MWh) will provide energy arbitrage and ancillary grid services to the ERCOT market, critical for maintaining grid reliability.
U.S. solar installers list Qcells, Enphase as top brands
An industry survey led by SolarReviews and NABCEP found two-thirds of solar installers expect high electricity prices to drive demand.
Federal agents raid JinkoSolar factory in Florida
U.S. Homeland Security officers executed a search warrant on a solar panel manufacturing facility in Jacksonville.
Canadian Solar subsidiary plans 100 MW solar project on tribal lands
Aspen Solar formed an agreement with the Lower Nicola Indian Band to build a solar-plus-storage facility on 827 acres in British Columbia.
Silicon Ranch plans to appeal ruling in 100 MW solar property damage case
U.S. District Court Judge Clay D. Land issued a May 5 order ruling that Nashville-based Silicon Ranch and IEA are liable for more than $135 million in damages due to sediment erosion and lack of soil control.
Sunrise brief: The income graduated fixed charges in California will harm customers with low electric bills
Also on the rise: The world can manufacture enough solar to reach decarbonization goals. Longi posts 60% annual revenue increase despite polysilicon pricing sensitivity. And more.
Solar and linear generators cut carbon at California cold storage facility
Lineage Logistics moves closer to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040 through innovative use of EVs, energy efficiency measures, linear generators paired with solar, and more.
The income graduated fixed charges in California will harm customers with low electric bills
Monthly fixed fees proposed by the three major investor-owned utilities in California are expected to lead to higher bills for people who consume low amounts of electricity.
California solar project portfolio bypasses time-consuming “Super Cluster” study
Renewable America will provide distributed capacity for four community choice aggregators in California.
Texas Senate approves tight permit restrictions on solar and wind
Under a new bill, existing projects could be retroactively removed if new permit requirements are not made. New solar and wind farms would need to win the approval of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, while undergoing yearly fees, tight siting requirements and more.
