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.
Arizona rooftop solar customers will have a monthly fee added to their bills in 2025
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a nominal grid access fee for rooftop solar customers. The charge is a few dollars each month – but utility APS said it wanted the charge to be as high as $88 per month.
Jones Power tapped for civil construction for two large Arizona solar-storage projects
The two project sites are located near Phoenix and Tucson.
Aypa secures 1 GWh Arizona battery, Arevon activates 600 MWh Tesla battery
Aypa Power has secured $398 million for its 250 MW/1 GWh Pediment battery energy storage system (BESS) and the first phase of Arevon’s 758 MWdc solar and 300 MW/1.2 GWh Tesla Megapack BESS project is operational.
Bridge financing keeps Meyer Burger afloat
Loan facility of $39.5 million intended to help sustain business as it restructures and re-negotiates agreement with DESRI.
Strata signs tolling agreement for Arizona battery, Energy Vault takes FID on Texas project
Strata Clean Energy has secured a deal for its 100 MW/400 MWh White Tank battery energy storage system (BESS), in Arizona, and Energy Vault is planning a 57 MW/114 MWh BESS in Texas.
City of Phoenix embraces second-life batteries
A pilot project uses remanufactured lithium batteries from electric forklifts to power lighting in a Phoenix park.
EDF Renewables clinches PPA for 250 MW/1000 MWh battery project in Arizona
A 250 MW battery with 4-hour duration will supply energy storage services to the Arizona Public Service utility company.
Eos to supply zinc aqueous batteries to Nebraska utility storage project
The 3MW/12MWh facility will use Wattmore’s energy management system and feature zinc aqueous batteries made by Eos.
J.P. Morgan and Capital One provide $260 million tax equity financing for solar project
BrightNight secured funds for a 300 MW solar project in Arizona jointly owned with Cordelio Power.
