The future of California’s grid waits on two bills
Clean energy advocates are trying to move a bill mandating 100% renewable and zero-carbon electricity and a separate bill to clear the way for regionalization of the power grid before the end of the state’s legislative session.
Enphase finalizes purchase of SunPower mincroinverter business
The deal gives SunPower $25 million in cash and 7.5 million shares in Enphase. Enphase also gains access to SunPower microinverter IP, and rights to SunPower’s Equinox AC modules line.
Virginia approves largest solar power plant east of the Rockies
Virginia regulators have approved construction of the four part solar power plant, whose output is partially being sold to Microsoft. The 500 MW-AC facility is being developed by sPower.
I got 99 problems, but a bill of materials isn’t one
DNV GL reveals how important it is that solar power project developers consider the full solar module bill of materials when choosing a product.
Sunrun hits new heights in Q2 results
The quarter’s 91 MW is the highest volume deployed to date and confirms its place as the nation’s largest residential solar company, as new IRS rules provide benefits beyond 2020.
What is Elon Musk thinking?
In this post Rob Peters of Intelligize analyzes the possible securities law ramifications of Elon Musk’s Twitter announcement that he may take Tesla private.
EIA forecasts modest, uneven solar market growth in 2019
The organization’s short-term energy outlook forecasts that 10.27 GW-AC of solar will be installed in 2019, a 7% growth from 2018 – but for 60% of this solar to come online in December.
California has only one fossil fuel plant in its future queue
CAISO’s most recent interconnection queue contains one lone gas plant. While this list can change, it reinforces the trend of a move away from conventional generation towards renewables.
Illinois solar program continues to develop, solar job numbers begin to grow
The Illinois Power Agency has added more administrative components to its website, while job training continues and hiring picks up.
Musk wants Tesla private – it’s our fault
Elon Musk says he’s secured funding at $420 per share to take Tesla private. His letter to employees points toward short sellers and propaganda peddlers causing stock price volatility.
