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Survey says 95% of shoppers would not buy solar under NEM 3.0

Andy Sendy of SolarReviews explained to pv magazine why he believes the proposed decision would kill the California solar industry, and to offer a possible alternative.

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Sunrise brief: Grid expert slams NEM 3.0 as “proposed dystopia”, offers ten reasons why

Also on the rise: Department of Commerce to rescind its review of the countervailing duty order on solar cells from 48 companies Chinese companies. Florida utility turns pallets and cardboard into mulch, saving millions. Standard Solar acquires operational solar plant in Idaho. Four New York community solar projects receive financing.

Grid expert slams NEM 3.0 as “proposed dystopia” in ROTH Capital webinar, offers ten reasons why

Utility rate design expert and economist-at-large Dr. Ahmad Faruqui appeared on a webinar led by Philip Shen, managing director at ROTH Capital Partners, and explained why he views the proposed California solar net metering rate design as disastrous and called upon Governor Newsom to intervene.

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Sunrise brief: Goldman Sachs invests $250 million in Hydrostor

Also on the rise: Nearly half of all new capacity added to the grid will come from solar. Washington community solar bill garners support. Optimizer manufacturer Alencon expands manufacturing and R&D facilities outside of Philadelphia. GoodWe rebranding reflects the ‘smarts’ in its inverters and storage technology. Three California community choice jointly issued an RFP.

Solar expected to be largest source of U.S. new generating capacity in 2022

About 46% of new generating capacity is expected to be PV, giving it the largest share of the new generation mix.

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Goldman Sachs invests $250 million in Hydrostor to advance long-duration energy storage projects

The investment is planned to support development and construction of Hydrostor’s 1.1 GW, 8.7 GWh of Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage projects that are well underway in California and Australia, and help expand Hydrostor’s project development pipeline globally.

RFP Alert: 11.5 GW of renewables mandated by CPUC

Three community choice aggregators are seeking project proposals for solar and long duration energy storage in northern and central California following a procurement mandate for all load-serving entities in the state.

Project update: Construction underway on the 100 MW/50 MWh Rabbitbrush Solar project

The project is Leeward Renewable Energy’s newest in Kern County. It will provide electricity for two California community choice aggregators.

Sunrise brief: Massachusetts regulators double solar program target from 1600 to 3200 MW

Also on the rise: Tennessee Valley Authority tries to block solar co-op in its territory. Advice for contractors on how to keep a long-term perspective in these uncertain times. New investor for one of largest solar projects in Indiana. CSP provider Heliogen debuts on the NYSE. Enphase acquisition of ClipperCreek launches company into fast-growing market for EV chargers. And more…

Heliogen nets $188 million in cash in business combination, added to NYSE

The concentrated solar power provider announced the completion of a business combination with Athena Technology Acquisition Corp.

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