PG&E wants proposals to build 150 MW of renewable projects
The move is part of the utility’s expansion of its Regional Renewable Choice program, which allows its customers to pay the developer directly and receive a credit on their electricity bill each month.
EIA: Trackers make up more than 1/2 of installed solar
U.S. Department of Energy data shows single- and dual-axis trackers already comprising 53% of installed utility-scale solar capacity by the end of 2015.
Solar jobs: State of the states
In this op-ed, U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Director Dr. Charlie Gay dives into the latest job numbers for the U.S. solar industry.
California energy-storage bill passes committee
Senate Bill 700, if passed, would require the state’s utilities to create rebate programs for customers that install energy-storage systems to accelerate their proliferation.
Sungevity sacks 40 more workers without notice, changes name
After being rescued from bankruptcy earlier this week, the formerly Top 4 solar installer fired more employees with no formal notice – and changed its name to Spectrum Solar.
SDG&E signs contracts for 83.5 MW more battery storage
The Southern California utility is going for more lithium-ion batteries, including the world’s largest battery system, to accommodate its leading portion of renewable energy.
Report: Middle-income homeowners make up 70% of solar customers (with 3 critical charts)
In the four states that make up 65% of residential solar installations, most households have incomes between $45,000 and $150,000, new research from GTM Research and PowerScout reveals.
BREAKING: Court approves Sungevity sale to Northern Pacific
A Delaware bankruptcy court judge yesterday approved the $50 million sale of the residential solar installer to private equity firm Northern Pacific Group.
Solaria demands jury trial in trade-secret theft lawsuit
In papers filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Oakland Division), the panel maker accuses three companies of stealing designs for its PowerXT modules and creating their own version, to the detriment of the company’s profits.
OneRoof kicks CEO to curb as it settles arbitration case
To close a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad quarter, the troubled company saw its CEO resign, came to an agreement with a creditor and finally got around to paying (part of) its rent.
