DOE invests $21 million to speed solar adoption
The money will go to 17 projects designed to reduce soft costs and maximize solar’s benefits for states.
From the editor: State policy matters
As the first in a new series of weekly editorials, pv magazine Americas Editor Christian Roselund highlights some of the current battles that are taking place at the state level.
Arizona’s draft value of solar order leaves much to be desired
While the new policy would grandfather existing users and apply only to exports, re-assessments of the value would be made every five years, and advocates have questions about the valuation methodology.
APS surpasses 1 GW of installed solar, joins Energy Imbalance Market
The capacity announcement follows shortly on the utility’s joining a regional wholesale market. APS’ portfolio is evenly split between rooftop and utility-scale PV.
More than 10 GW of utility-scale solar is under construction in the United States
Eight states have more than 400 MW-DC of projects under construction each, showing increasing market diversification.
Grid Alternatives will install 92 solar projects on U.S. tribal lands
Thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Oakland, Calif.-based non-profit solar installer will put 394 kW to electrify areas that are often underserved by utilities.
Apple puts secret 50 MW solar project online in Arizona
Apple had keep the Bonnybrooke plant a secret until yesterday. The project holds a contract to sell power to Salt River Project.
Arizona commissioner calls for doubling of state’s renewable energy mandate
ACC Chair Little has proposed requiring 30% renewable energy by 2030, scrapping the DG carve-out and potentially adding incentives for energy storage.
pv magazine USA weekly news roundup
A critical rate case in Arizona gets resolved, NRG moves to acquire SunEdison assets, SolarCity goes BIPV, downsizing at SMA and SunPower, results from SCTY, RUN & VSLR, and more…
BREAKING: Arizona regulators preserve net metering in UNS case
The case was closely watched as a precedent for future rate cases in Arizona.
