Why $0.25 per kWh electricity makes off-grid solar & batteries a smart investment
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.
U.S. Senator introduces community solar act
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.
Former landfill to transform into community solar project
New Jersey 5.7 MW solar project acquired by Standard Solar and Trinasolar will power homes and municipal facilities.
Sunrise brief: Gavin Newsom rules that schools and farms cannot use their own solar energy production
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.
Newsom rules that California schools and farms cannot use their own solar energy production
California’s Governor rejected a bill that would restore a level playing field for schools, farms, and multi-family homes to go solar.
Looking back, looking ahead
pv magazine USA spoke with Sheri Givens, president & CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and Paul Lau, chief executive officer and general manager of Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and chairman, SEPA Board of Directors.
Sunrise brief: California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies
Also on the rise: Polysilicon prices steady amid global trade policy uncertainties. First floating solar installation in Utah. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies
The Golden State leads the country in pushing utilities to adopt technology that can reduce curtailment of renewables and speed projects through interconnection queues.
Solar module manufacturer closes $50 million tax credit transfer
Heliene will use the investment on its existing and planned U.S. solar cell and module manufacturing facilities.
