Solaria suing partner over trade secret misappropriation
The company is suing Genesem, a South Korean equipment manufacturing partner, for using Solaria’s technology outside of agreements.
DEPCOM wins custody of solar modules
The victory over CSUN for possession of $1.6 million of solar modules, however, was just the beginning of an ongoing dispute between the two companies.
Installers more confident in the solar industry than ever, survey says
In a survey conducted by EnergySage in conjunction with NABCEP, 30% of installers also say interest in solar+storage has increased among their customers.
FERC opens markets to energy storage, begins distributed energy proceeding
As the completion of the multi-year rule-making the federal agency will require grid operators to value the contributions of energy storage, and begins a process to look at how aggregated distributed energy resources can compete in wholesale markets.
California regulators emphasize solar, batteries in utility planning framework
CPUC’s guidance calls for an additional 9 GW of solar and 2 GW of battery storage as the standard against which to compare utility and CCA Integrated Resource plans, and says that new fossil fuel plants must prove a need.
Texas, California among regions pushing the boundaries of renewables integration
Latest report by IEEFA showcases nine case studies among the world’s leading states by wind and solar market share, which can help up as an example for other countries on their energy transition pathways.
Solar jobs fall 4% in 2017 (w/ chart)
The hangover from the ITC-driven 2016 boom is the biggest factor in the relative decline, but a rebound is expected this year.
CALSEIA rebrands as California Solar and Storage Association
America’s second largest solar association says it’s adapting to the changing market to serve both solar – and storage – members of its ever-growing state industry.
Sacramento boasts largest airport solar array in California
The 7.9 MW array will supply 30% of the airport’s electricity needs at a price 2 cents lower than the going utility rate.
Richmond hosts largest publicly owned solar project in SF Bay Area
A group including Cenergy Power, sPower, RP Construction Services and Array Technologies helped commission the 10 MW facility, named MCE Solar One.
