Illinois sets energy storage procurement goal
Governor Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act into law, directing the procurement of 3 GW of energy storage in Illinois over the next two years.
In case you missed it: This week’s top five solar news stories
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
California introduces bill to legalize plug-in balcony solar
The legislation would reclassify small-scale solar devices as household appliances to bypass utility interconnection requirements and permitting fees.
California reclaims authority to move stalled Soda Mountain solar project toward approval
The California Energy Commission recommended the approval of the Soda Mountain Solar Project, officially fast-tracking the long-delayed project that was stuck at the local level through a state-led permitting process.
U.S. market on course to hit 737.8 GW of solar by 2035
GlobalData’s latest analysis says the U.S. will add between 41 GW and 52 GW of solar annually until 2035.
A solar + storage playbook for New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani
Mayor-elect Mamdani appointed New York Solar Energy Industries Association Executive Director Noah Ginsburg to his mayoral transition team in November. New York SEIA says the “partnership” between the industry and the mayoral administration “presents an historic opportunity.”
New Jersey offers incentives for up to 65 MW of agrivoltaics projects
The Rutgers University rural agrivoltaics program has advised New Jersey regulators on the design of a pilot agrivoltaics program. Projects receiving support will need to track data on agricultural production on fields with and without solar installations.
New York Power Authority renewables plan shows financial challenges for building solar
The levelized cost of building a solar project in New York far exceeds the expected revenue from selling solar power, says a NYPA plan, with project success potentially depending on the sale of renewable energy credits at a satisfactory price.
In case you missed it: This week’s top five solar news stories
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Smart solar permitting bill passes New Jersey legislature
After a conditional veto, an amended bill to cut tape, accelerate solar and battery installations and deliver affordable electricity, is expected to be signed by New Jersey Governor Murphy.
