Maxeon Solar to build 3 GW cell and module plant in Albuquerque
The company will invest $1 billion in the TOPCon manufacturing facility, creating up to 1,800 highly skilled jobs.
Sunrise brief: One of the largest U.S. solar projects secures $779 million financing
Also on the rise: Clearway to procure 2 GW of solar trackers from Nextracker, Boston mayor bans fossil fuel use in municipal buildings and a developer challenges Massachusetts town on solar zoning restrictions.
Developer challenges Massachusetts town on solar zoning restrictions
PureSky Energy, formerly Amp Energy, contends that Shutesbury, Massachusetts is violating state law with its solar zoning regulations. The town is actively seeking to dismiss the lawsuit.
Boston mayor bans fossil fuel use in municipal buildings
Michelle Wu signed an executive order banning the use of fossil fuels in new construction and renovated buildings.
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.
