California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Utilities in California and nationwide are fighting rooftop solar, the major threat to their effective monopoly on the electricity market, said the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA).
Solar powers past wind
For the first time, solar photovoltaics generated more electricity than wind in a single month, according to the EIA.
The maturing community solar model
In the recent pv magazine USA Week, Jeff Cramer, president and CEO of Coalition for Community Solar Access presented an update on community solar, examining what’s working, where gains are being made and what the U.S. can expect in the future.
esVolta secures $110 million for 300 MWh battery project in California
The energy storage facility in San Jose will provide resource adequacy support to Pacific Gas & Electric.
Sunrise brief: Are California’s electricity prices rising because customers are installing solar panels?
Also on the rise: Addressing toxicity concerns in lithium batteries. Battery recycler wins $475 million loan from Department of Energy. And more.
Are California’s electricity prices rising because customers are installing solar panels?
Electricity rates are rising in California. Utilities say rooftop solar is to blame. Grid expert and economist-at-large Ahmad Faruqui comments.
Renewable microgrid projects in remote and tribal communities to receive federal support
A federal partnership program will offer financial and technical assistance to remote and tribal communities that are at any stage of microgrid planning or development.
Sunrise brief: Expanding U.S. solar manufacturing leadership
Also on the rise: Solar-electric vehicle requires no charging for daily use. Avina breaks ground on ‘green hydrogen’ facility in Southern California. And more.
Avina breaks ground on ‘green hydrogen’ facility in Southern California
Plant will supply hydrogen fuel through electrolysis for trucks serving port of Long Beach.
Software upgrade intended to speed interconnection could receive $49 million grant
Software firm GridUnity aims to reduce interconnection times for utility-scale solar by at least a year through its real-time communication platform that brings transparency to interconnection stakeholders. Three grid operators use an early version of the software.
