New solar development company launches in Phoenix, Arizona
Hawthorne Renewables is slated to receive $250 million in investments over the next three to four years from European equity firm Omnes Capital.
Increasing restrictions on siting solar in the U.S.
A study from Columbia University has identified 59 new local renewable energy siting restrictions across 35 states in the U.S., taking the total count to 228. In addition, nine state level restrictions were noted as being severe enough to block projects.
Department of Energy loans $850 million for Arizona battery manufacturing
Kore Power received the loan to produce 6 GWh of grid storage and electric vehicle battery capacity.
Sunrise brief: Energy-insecure households in the U.S. pay 27% more for electricity than others
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing. CSI Solar announces initial public offering pricing on Shanghai Stock Exchange. And more.
Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing, in talks with Sunrun & Sunnova
In a recent interview with Roth MKM, Meyer Burger indicated that new guidance on the domestic content requirement, along with manufacturing incentives, have boosted their interest in manufacturing the solar cells for their 2 GW Arizona module factory.
Solar project cuts carbon, saves energy costs and builds resilience for Tohono O’odham Nation
A 182-kW solar photovoltaic system, completed in 2021, is powering two tribal buildings and bringing a multitude of benefits to the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation.
Sunrise brief: First Solar sues Toledo Solar for false and deceptive practices
Also on the rise: Toyota to procure 100 MW of solar from reclaimed Kentucky coal mine site. Strata Clean Energy enters into 1 GWh battery storage tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service. And more.
Strata Clean Energy enters into 1 GWh battery storage tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service
In the tolling agreement, Strata will continue to own the Scatter Wash storage facility and APS, the buyer, will pay for the electricity used to charge the energy storage system.
Sunrise brief: Maryland becomes the 23rd community solar state
Also on the rise: Puerto Rico cannot afford to repay any of utility PREPA’s debt, says analyst. 50 states of solar incentives–Arizona. And more.
50 states of solar incentives: Arizona
SEIA ranked the state fifth in the U.S. for solar deployments and the Grand Canyon State continues to shine with a robust growth pipeline of 7.27 GW of solar projects to be installed over the next five years.
