Tesla gigafactory to combine Silevo, Panasonic HIT solar technologies
Panasonic will operate the Buffalo “gigafactory”, and sell modules to Tesla/SolarCity.
SolarCity to offer Airbnb hosts solar installation incentive
The solar leasing provider will offer a $1,000 rebate to Airbnb customers who install a rooftop solar array on their home-sharing property in areas where both companies are active.
California launches plan to align grid transformation efforts
Through the Distributed Energy Resources Action Plan, regulators will attempt to mold several disparate dockets and initiatives to meet long-term goals.
Panasonic to take over PV cell, module production at SolarCity gigafactory in Buffalo
The two firms have signed a non-binding letter of intent to collaborate on the production of solar modules and cells at Tesla’s Buffalo facility, and to source Panasonic cells. The deal rests on completion of Tesla’s SolarCity acquisition.
Maryland launches review of electric-distribution systems
The Public Service Commission wants to figure out how to integrate distributed-energy resources into the grid in a way that keeps electricity distribution affordable, reliable and sustainable for the citizens of its state.
Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud to Keynote NY-BEST Annual Energy Storage Tech Conference
Energy Storage Serial Entrepreneur and Cadenza Innovation Founder to Share Insights on Developing a Successful Lithium-Ion Battery Startup
Solar Goes Corporate Hits San Francisco
Following a sold-out inaugural Solar Goes Corporate event in New York City, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is taking the conference to California this month with Solar Goes Corporate – West kicking off in San Francisco on Oct. 19. Full schedule here: http://www.cvent.com/events/solar-goes-corporate-west/agenda-347705e1ec774683912acfb748a8f756.aspx The loaded agenda, featuring purchasing executives from leading companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, General Motors and Walmart, is sure […]
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation Announces Pricing of Public Offering of $350 Million of Convertible Senior Notes
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation announced today the pricing of $350.0 million of convertible senior notes due 2023. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $52.5 million of convertible senior notes solely to cover over allotments. The size of the offering was increased from $325.0 million to […]
Boom time: the pv magazine USA week in review
It’s a complicated time in the U.S. solar industry, with a booming market for utility-scale solar and increasing public interest, but also collapsed PV module prices and shifts in production.
Borrego to begin offering C&I, utility energy storage
The move is part of a trend of solar developers adding additional energy management services, referred to as “solar+”.
