Sunrise brief: Community solar to exceed 6 GW in 2023
Also on the rise: Nextracker opens dedicated assembly line for tracker components, Vermont utility keeps the power on with portable long-duration energy storage, and Ambri liquid metal battery passes key safety certification.
Sunrise brief: California Public Utilities Commission stacks the deck against rooftop solar
Also on the rise: Private investments in clean energy and manufacturing top $270 billion, GAF Timberline solar shingles recalled for fire hazard, and Ohio tightens screws on large solar facilities…
Ohio tightens screws on large solar facilities
The Ohio Power Siting Board has unveiled new regulations after its five year rule review, including 350 foot setbacks, sound regulations, and an underground drilling contingency plan, addressing the state’s extensive network of fracking pipes.
California puts multi-meter rooftop solar at risk in proposed decision
The California Public Utilities Commission has returned with another proposed decision to stack the deck against rooftop solar.
Local zoning ordinances play important role in predicting solar output
NREL researchers find that without accurate data on zoning ordinances, the potential of renewable energy resources can be vastly overstated.
FERC reforms interconnection, speeding critical renewables delays
Over 2,000 GW of generation and storage were trapped in interconnection queues. Wait times averaged five years. FERC introduced numerous reforms that will help mend this problem.
Sunrise brief: Solar decommissioning plans for 36 U.S. states
Also on the rise: FERC’s proposed rule would harm consumers and the energy transition, DOE announces over $450 million for solar-plus-storage in Puerto Rico and Nextracker to deliver 3 GW of trackers to Leeward Renewable Energy.
Solar decommissioning plans for 36 U.S. states
The Law Firm Lewis Roca released what it believes is the first legal analysis compiling and assessing renewable energy decommissioning requirements across the nation.
DOE announces over $450 million for solar-plus-storage in Puerto Rico
The funding will support the installation of solar and storage, as well as providing outreach to identify and connect eligible households.
Heliene plans to manufacture 1 GW solar modules, 1.5 GW solar cells in the U.S.
Canadian-based Heliene plans a new factory in Minnesota that will begin producing modules in 2024 and cells in 2025.
