California proposed decision to cut payments for rooftop solar net metering
The new NEM 3.0 proposed decision has been released. The decision implements a net billing format with a five year glide path that lowers rates based on the “avoided cost” calculator.
Automation tool helps speed rooftop solar connection to the grid
NREL and SMUD developed PRECISE, a tool that leverages smart inverter functions to help utilities make faster interconnections.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar capacity to double in three years
Also on the rise: Solar tracker provider Array Technologies reports Q3 earnings surprise, chosen for 750 MW project. FTC Solar reveals updated Voyager clamping system, posts Q3 results. And more.
Eos Energy and Invinity to supply batteries to tribal association’s 60 MWh solar and storage facility
The solar-plus-storage microgrid is the first project to receive funding from the California Energy Commission’s $140 million Long-Duration Energy Storage Program.
SunPower adds 23k new customers and doubles earnings in record Q3
The residential solar and storage integrator continues to see more customers turning to solar as U.S. retail energy prices rise 14.3% year over year.
Sunrise brief: California set to release anti-rooftop solar net metering plan
Also on the rise: Duke Energy puts $4 billion price tag on renewable energy unit. Hover Energy’s 36 kW rooftop-mounted microgrid combines wind, solar and energy storage. And more.
California set to release anti-rooftop solar net metering plan
Previous drafts of the plan slashed the value of rooftop solar blaming rich solar-owning Californians for a utility cost shift to less wealthy residents. A new study by Berkeley Labs showed that middle-income and working-class Californians were by far the largest buyers of rooftop residential solar.
Sunrise brief: Major utilities seek dismissal of California community microgrid proposal
Also on the rise: American Battery Factory and Anovion form alliance for supply of synthetic graphite. Underground heat exchanger to cool down solar panels . And more.
To the chagrin of utilities, this “electric microutility” seeks solar on every roof and a battery in every garage
Sunnova’s groundbreaking community microgrid proposal is fighting back against a motion to dismiss, from major utility companies who must feel their business plan is being attacked.
Solar microgrid community launched in California
KB Home announced the energy-smart, all-electric, solar, and battery powered new home community comes in partnership with the Department of Energy, SunPower, University of California, Irvine, and more.
