Arkansas university’s 1 MW solar project includes training lab
The new lab and training program are expected to help fill a “current need for accredited technicians.”
Sunrise brief: Net zero carbon for less than the cost of a cup of Joe? Here’s how
Also on the rise: EDF Renewables brings two solar projects online, one with storage; and solar investor Magic Johnson teams up with Allstate.
Product roundup: FTC Solar, AutoGrid, Enphase, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
Solar groups sue Wisconsin regulators over fixed charge fees
Alleging that the fixed charge fees unfairly discriminate, Sierra Club and Vote Solar filed a lawsuit against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Delaware legislature approves boost to renewable portfolio standard
The bill’s sponsors say that Delaware is on track to meet its existing RPS goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. Environmental advocates are pressing for more.
Massachusetts lawmakers re-pass vetoed climate bill
After the governor “reluctantly” vetoed the bill, lawmakers vowed to immediately refile and again pass the sweeping legislation.
Sunrise brief: GM goes all in on carbon neutrality, EV transition
Also on the rise: BESS blackstart capability for a major California power station, and Lightsource pb signs a VPPA for a big solar facility in Indiana
Top 10 distributed solar policy trends of 2020
The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center tracked policy actions and highlights in a report key trends.
University of Richmond matches its energy needs with solar
The university is the second in the nation to match its energy usage with solar, following completion of the 20 MW Spider Solar project.
In earnings calls, Tesla sharpens its focus on solar and NextEra eyes historic growth
Elon Musk said “it will not be long before Tesla is, by far, the market leader in solar.”
