Nearly 500 MW of large batteries installed on the U.S. grid in three years (w/ chart)
The latest report from the U.S. Department of Energy finds an acceleration in the deployment of batteries over the last three years, dominated by lithium ion technology.
California is already getting 30% of its power from RPS renewables (w/ chart)
The latest report from the California Energy Commission shows that the state is within striking distance of its 33% by 2020 renewable energy mandate, with solar providing more than a third of RPS-eligible power.
Utility-scale solar doesn’t have to impinge on agricultural lands in California
A new study highlights four alternative types of land that would allow the state’s fertile Great Central Valley and utility-scale solar installations to co-exist in harmony.
Renewables rise to meet 38% of demand on California’s grid in 2017 (w/ chart)
The latest data shows renewables surging in California, as the state’s grid operator moves to become its own reliability coordinator
From the editor: Renewable energy and information pollution
A recent article in Bloomberg View illustrates clearly the mythology and misinformation that abounds regarding renewable energy, which in many cases is spread by the media.
The top 5 solar stories of 2017
In this article pv magazine USA looks at the big themes over the course of what has been a difficult year for the U.S. solar industry.
Clean Focus purchases Greenskies Renewable Energy
The acquisition will allow the California company to expand its commercial/industrial portfolio, while Greenskies receives an infusion of cash.
California approves $1 billion low-income multifamily solar program
The SOMAH program will provide up to $100 million in rebates annually for the next decade to put solar on multifamily affordable housing in California, while allowing tenants to access the benefits.
ET Solar Inc. files for bankruptcy
A U.S. module sales subsidiary of the Chinese PV module maker and developer has quietly filed for bankruptcy. Details are sparse, but the company’s U.S. project development and construction subsidiary has not been affected.
Solar is meeting more than 10% of electric demand in three states
During the first nine months of 2017, Hawaii and Nevada joined California among the club of states that get more than 10% of their power from solar.
