California approves uncapped fixed charges on electricity bills
An uncapped average monthly charge of $24 will be added regardless of the amount of electricity used at home, sparking the ire of consumer advocates and energy conservationists.
Heliene inks supply agreement with UGE for U.S.-made solar modules
With the Heliene supply agreement in place, UGE is projected to begin qualifying for the domestic content adder on projects that start construction as early as this summer.
Sunrise brief: Global electricity sector emissions may have peaked last year
Also on the rise: Tigo introduces power electronics supporting solar modules up to 800 W. More solar coming to Illinois. And more.
Solar on the rise in Illinois
In two separate announcements, a total of 285 MW of solar is beginning construction in Illinois in both a utility scale project and a community solar portfolio.
Sunrise brief: Sunnova Energy and Stem earnings dip in Q1
Also on the rise: Groups sue FEMA and HUD to focus energy funds on distributed solar and storage. Voltaic releases battery monitoring for off-grid applications. And more.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: First Solar beats revenue expectations in Q1 earnings, policy tailwinds emerge
Also on the rise: Crux extends tax credit transfer discounts and support to ACP members. Schneider Electric launches new storage systems for microgrids. And more.
Crux extends tax credit transfer discounts and support to ACP members
A partnership between American Clean Power Association and Crux enables its 800+ members to save on transferable tax credits transaction fees as well as to access to programming and insights developed by the tax credit specialist.
Virginia General Assembly passes pro-solar legislation
Going into effect July 1, passage of House Bill 1062 and Senate Bill 271 will further incentivize solar and energy storage at the residential and commercial levels.
Swiss company Staubli expands U.S. manufacturing of solar components
Staubli plans to increase manufacturing of American-made connectors and wire harnesses in its California and North Carolina facilities.
