‘High electricity prices in California have nothing to do with renewables’
Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson spoke to pv magazine about recent research work showing that California could easily rely on a wind-water-solar-dominated large grid. He says the state’s current electricity prices are high because of several reasons that have nothing to do with renewables.
Snapshot of the 2024 solar industry
Five important news stories tell the tale of state policies, supply chain, the upcoming administration and more.
The top ten most-read solar stories of 2024
Before we power into the new year, recharge and look back on the year’s most popular stories among pv magazine USA readers.
PG&E granted loan guarantee of $15 billion from DOE
PG&E believes that investing in infrastructure will help it supply the forecasted load growth, increase electric reliability and reduce costs for its consumers across California.
Energy experts urge California Governor to reject anti-rooftop solar executive order
A letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom addresses the state’s electricity affordability crisis – and a misconception that rooftop solar is to blame for the high costs.
Phillips 66 to power oil refinery with solar
The global oil business partnered with NextEra Energy to develop on-site solar power to run its refinery.
Camp Pendleton bags $42 million for zinc-ion battery storage
Awarded by California’s Long Duration Energy Storage program, the grant will enable International Electric Power to install six megawatts of storage at one of the country’s busiest installations.
Aypa secures 1 GWh Arizona battery, Arevon activates 600 MWh Tesla battery
Aypa Power has secured $398 million for its 250 MW/1 GWh Pediment battery energy storage system (BESS) and the first phase of Arevon’s 758 MWdc solar and 300 MW/1.2 GWh Tesla Megapack BESS project is operational.
Sunrise brief: CPUC kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Also on the rise: The future of U.S. solar in five charts. Commercial and industrial rooftop solar business secures $847 million. And more.
California Public Utilities Commission kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Kicking the deadline further down the road may put the state in peril of losing the funds, as the EPA, which runs the Solar For All program, requires all awards to begin to be deployed within the first year of grant being effective.
