NADB considers loan for Mexico’s largest PV plant, Puerto Libertad
If the loan is approved, it could close by the end of the month.
Vivint Solar expands residential PV in Colorado
Vivint Solar has expanded availability of its residential solar energy systems and smart home products in Colorado.
California market troubles bring down U.S. residential numbers during Q1 (w/ charts)
While utility-scale and C&I solar performed well, the U.S. residential market contracted 17% due to slowness in California and other key solar markets.
Report says advanced energy is a national security priority
A group of high-level former military officers has warned the absence of a national strategy to seize opportunities in renewables and other forms of “advanced energy” could have implications for the U.S. geopolitical position and national security.
Trump keeps digging coal, but wants solar on the wall with Mexico
President Trump suggested paying for the construction of his border wall with Mexico through the sale of power from solar installations.
Court approves TerraForm Power, Global settlements with SunEdison
The rulings help clear the way for Brookfield’s acquisition of the two yieldcos, closing a long and difficult chapter in the story of the three companies.
Nevada legislature passes 40% by 2030 RPS, net metering revival
The RPS which now goes to Governor Sandoval’s desk is a step back from an 80% by 2040 proposal, and the net metering bill represents a compromise with NV Energy.
Vivint Solar gets $100 million in tax equity commitments
The U.S. residential PV company has boosted its tax equity coffers, and will use the funds to deploy 70 MW of residential PV capacity in the United States.
New York to procure $1.5 billion worth of renewables
The largest-ever state renewable energy solicitation is just one of the moves that the Cuomo Administration has taken in response to U.S. President Donald Trump exiting the Paris Agreement.
Rapper Akon lights up Africa with solar
Akon, the platinum-selling rapper, is lighting up Africa with solar lighting and other products thanks to a reported $1 billion credit line with Chinese manufacturers and a skill for celebrity networking.
