Policy

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

After this initial acquisition of 151 MW, the European independent power producer plans to build a portfolio of up to 2 GW in the U.S. by 2030.

As we introduce more renewable energy into the mix, we must also address these challenges to ensure a reliable grid that can support the nation’s clean energy goals. Nick Tumilowicz, director of product management, distributed energy management at Itron offers four solutions.

The preliminary decision on countervailing duties on cells from companies in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand are lower than some expected for several major Chinese producers.

Also on the rise: Groups challenge TVA’s draft resource plan that commits to only 3 GW solar. U.S. Senator introduces community solar act. And more.

Once electricity prices hit $0.25/kWh, disconnecting from the grid with residential solar-plus-storage starts to become financially viable, with sunny places making strong financial arguments. With recent drops in battery prices, the case for leaving the grid has grown even stronger.

Senator Luján is working to direct more resources to expand community solar, which he believes will lower energy costs for consumers, support good paying jobs and help reduce carbon.

New Jersey 5.7 MW solar project acquired by Standard Solar and Trinasolar  will power homes and municipal facilities.

Also on the rise: Solar plan under development for Love Canal chemical site. How to quickly add gigawatts of batteries to the PJM grid. And more.

California’s Governor rejected a bill that would restore a level playing field for schools, farms, and multi-family homes to go solar.