Multi-family housing developer looks to Mass. and Illinois for growth
High Impact Solar is planning on submitting applications for more than 65 projects for the anticipated Q3 2023 low-and-moderate income (LMI) communities adder, even though the developer has yet to see the application, founder John B. Wood said.
Sunrise brief: California proposes income-based fixed electricity charges
Also on the rise: Challenges to tackle in the new era for solar energy. Bank of America funding for solar workforce. And more.
California proposes income-based fixed electricity charges
California is looking to implement fixed monthly charges on utility bills. How does this affect residential solar?
Enphase posts lower Q1 23 earnings, comments on NEM 3.0 market adaptation
Management sees NEM 3.0 changes as a net positive for California and expects strong demand for solar-plus-storage in coming quarters, with installers likely taking another four months of training for integrated systems.
SunPower paid customers via app to support the grid at peak demand
In a virtual power plant partnership with OhmConnect, SunPower customers can earn rewards for managing electricity use during peak electricity demand hours.
Six Flags announces solar-plus-storage carport at Los Angeles theme park
The solar installation will provide 100% of the electricity consumed by the theme park, offsetting the equivalent demand of nearly 3,000 homes.
Hardware giant Lowe’s plans solar on 174 rooftops in three states
Rooftop solar arrays of more than 133 MW are to be completed in partnership with DSD Renewables, Greenskies Clean Focus and Infiniti Energy, helping Lowe’s to reach sustainability goal of 50% renewable energy for its facilities by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Republican debt ceiling bill guts clean energy in Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: Driven by solar, California’s net demand hit zero on Sunday. Tracking the sun on uneven terrain. And more.
Driven by solar, California’s net demand hit zero on Sunday
The CAISO region’s spring solar record setting season is upon as, with solar peaking at greater than 95% of the state’s demand.
Sunrise brief: New Jersey warehouse operator provides community solar access to 700 residents
Also on the rise: FEMA’s $13 billion for Puerto Rico’s grid could shift to solar if lawsuit succeeds. Lowe’s to install solar at 54 California locations. And more.
