SMA announces “major hiring push” in California, Northeast
The inverter giant’s expansion plans are a response to what it says are favorable market conditions. In addition, the company is introducing new products to the U.S. market, including solutions for battery storage.
“Skinny Budget” nukes renewable energy research
President Trump’s Department of Energy hit list includes advanced energy research, loan guarantees and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Vivint Solar installations decline in Q4
While the residential solar company has greatly improved its access to capital, its volume installed fell 21% year-over-year.
Tesla to issue $1 billion stock & convertible bond offering
The EV, solar and battery company has filed to issue $750 million in convertible notes and another one million shares of stock in advance of its Model 3 roll-out.
EDF creates U.S.-based storage unit
EDF Renewable Energy has created a new subsidiary for distributed solar and storage projects up to 30 MW.
Layoffs at REC Solar and Spruce underline market changes
Staff reductions at both the developer/installer and the finance provider are more evidence of turbulent solar markets in the United States.
Back to the future: EPA’s proposed budget lowest since 1976
President Trump’s proposed budget, announced this morning, slashes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by 31%, making it the lowest inflation-adjusted amount spent on the agency in 40 years.
Sungevity’s insolvency shows in employees’ checks
Today the final checks to Sungevity workers laid off without notice last week bounced, as the latest problem for the company and its former employees.
Blattner Energy takes top solar EPC spot in 2016 (with chart)
IHS Markit’s latest assessment of U.S. solar contractors finds that Blattner outpaced First Solar to take the top spot in 2016.
Google’s Project Sunroof expands to all 50 states
The tech giant’s online assessment tool for solar potential now covers roughly 60 million buildings, and found that 79% of rooftops are technically viable for solar PV.
