In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
State solar bills die in limbo
An update on the good — and the not so good — solar bills from around the United States this year.
U.S. Customs seizes 300 pounds of meth hidden in solar panels
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 146 kg of methamphetamine concealed in a recent shipment of solar panels at Los Angeles International Airport.
DTE Energy sues Michigan county over solar regulations
The county’s regulations allege solar energy facilities are a health hazard due to visual pollution and excessive noise.
Georgia Power agrees to give community solar a path forward
Following years of pushback from a utility that was “adamantly opposed” to community solar, Georgia Power agreed to work “in good faith” to enable a path forward for community solar and Solar for All.
Tigo introduces solar inverter output control for system repowering
Limiting inverter output, called derating, enables installers to maintain system power rating when adding a new inverter to an existing solar installation, or to help homeowners qualify for incentives with precise power targets.
Over $6.7 billion in U.S. clean energy projects cancelled in June
Over 5,300 jobs were lost in the month of June alone as negative policy outcome and ongoing uncertainty led to canceled projects and factories, said the E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker.
General Motors to supply Redwood Materials with new and second-life batteries for stationary storage
With EV sales falling short, automakers are turning to supplying batteries for stationary storage.
Investments in community solar continue despite federal headwinds
A $275 million tax equity investment will go toward between 25 and 30 community solar projects across five states.
California’s transmission delays persist despite surge in projects driven by state policy
PG&E’s most frequent reason for delaying projects is “prioritization,” which added an average of 8.4 years to the project time, an analysis from the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists found.
