50 states of solar incentives: Arkansas
The Natural State now stands at the precipice of a multi-gigawatt solar wave as its out-of-state utility pulls the plug on natural gas and coal generation looking to 2030.
Sunrise brief: Aptera’s solar car to use Maxeon solar cells
Also on the rise: Solar panels spotted at RE+. U.S. Steel Corporation site to be powered by 312 MW Arkansas solar project. And more.
U.S. Steel Corporation site to be powered by 312 MW Arkansas solar project
Entergy Arkansas announced the approval of the project, which is expected to reach commercial operations in 2024.
Sunrise brief: The growing demand for automation in demand response
Also on the rise: Nano-grid home runs solely on DC power. Engineering study begins for 500 MW compressed air energy storage project. And more.
University of Arkansas signs on for solar
A 25-acre solar farm developed for the Fayetteville campus will save money, reduce air emissions, and hedge against rising utility rates.
Entergy seeks to grow renewables up to 2500% over next decade
The power company has issued 2022 RFPs for 3 GW of new capacity, while projecting up to 17 GW of new renewable capacity by 2031.
Sunrise brief: New record for solar cell efficiency – 39.5% – built upon quantum wells
Also on the rise: Enphase Energy microinverter receives first UL interconnection certification. Arkansas judge upholds full rate net metering. Renewable energy advocate, Glick, nominated for another FERC term. And more.
In a big win for solar, Arkansas judge upholds full rate net-metering and denies a grid fee
In the Land of Opportunity, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled in favor of solar companies by upholding net metering compensation and simplified approval process for small systems.
Plans finalized for lithium extraction project in Arkansas
Standard Lithium and LANXESS Corporation have come to terms on an agreement to speed the development of the first commercial lithium project in Arkansas.
Lightsource bp closes financing on 135 MW solar project in Arkansas and 345 MW solar project in Louisiana
Financing for both projects was facilitated by power purchase agreements. For the Arkansas project, the agreement is with Conway Corp. and for the Louisiana project the agreement is with McDonald’s and eBay.
