New governors could mandate 34 GWac more solar, wind by 2030
A new analysis by Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables finds that the renewable energy and climate ambitions of governors elected on November 6 could increase the total market for solar in five states by 17.7 GWac, if all five pass 50% by 2030 mandates.
Video shows FERC nominee Bernard McNamee’s bias against renewables
This post by Energy and Policy Institute reveals new information about the deep anti-renewable energy and pro-fossil bias of Bernard McNamee, who President Trump has appointed to run the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Goldman Sachs partners on 75 MW of distributed C&I solar and storage
Engie has received financing to continue deployment of up to 75 MW of distributed solar and energy storage in multiple states.
IEA versus the reality of solar PV
In the recently released World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency (IEA) foresees a steady decline in the global expansion of PV to 2035. In response, Dutch researcher Auke Hoekstra has updated his graphic, IEA versus reality in solar PV.
Treat me fair, and I’ll give you the solar powered stars
Research of EnergySage platform revisions suggests an increased customer experience, a price guidance tool that lowers installed system costs 10-15¢/W, and that residential customers are willing to pay 64¢/W for premium product installations, a number greater than installers often recognize.
The home of the future, for renters
sonnen has announced its latest sonnenCommunity in Florida, in collaboration with Pearl Homes and Google Home. The development features a smaller footprint and automated homes, with most of the units set to be rentals.
Enphase launches microinverter upgrade program
The program allows eligible owners of older Enphase microinverter lines a series of options to upgrade to the company’s newest seventh-generation microinverters.
Insuring the cash flow of residential solar power
kWh Analytics has structured its Solar Revenue Put for a portfolio of 4,000 residential systems totaling 35 MW-DC, insuring the long term production of the portfolio to ease investor’s worries.
Careful money buys up Spruce Finance
HPS Investment partners has bought up the sixth-largest third-party solar provider, with board co-chair Christian Fong taking the reins as CEO.
Canadian Solar is putting more steel in the ground
The Chinese-Canadian PV manufacturer is continuing to grow its development activities under subsidiary Recurrent Energy, including some landmark solar and solar plus storage projects.
