Louisiana passes solar setback law, but still allows parishes, landowners control
In the aftermath of a small surge in utility-scale projects that created division among Louisiana parishes over solar restrictions, Gov. Landry passed a law creating setback requirements, which landowners can opt-out of, but also opens the door to parishes imposing tighter local restrictions.
The Southeast needs regional transmission for clean energy and savings, groups say
Better transmission planning in the Southeast can save billions, largely by enabling access to low-cost clean energy, says a Brattle report prepared for three business groups.
Louisiana solar project goes online with U.S.-made components
With McDonald’s as the offtaker for the 180MWdc of solar energy from the Prairie Ronde project, St. Landry Parish community resources will receive funding for education and community development initiatives.
Clean energy company powers New Orleans service center with rooftop solar
Aggreko expects newly installed rooftop solar panels to provide over 92% of the facility’s power needs, generating 258 kWh annually and saving the company almost $24,000 a year in electricity costs.
Sunrise brief: Battery anode AD/CVD case moves forward, threatening to double U.S. battery costs
Also on the rise: Washington State solar recycling mandate..Churches become solar-plus-storage resilience hubs in Louisiana. And more.
Churches become solar-plus-storage resilience hubs in Louisiana
To help save lives when a hurricane strikes, churches in Louisiana are installing solar-plus-storage so they may provide essential services during a power outage.
New installation projects for U.S. Army, New York community solar
Two 6.5 MW projects located on the Fort Johnson U.S. Army installation are underway, and a new 5 MW community solar project in New York is complete.
Louisiana 50 MW solar facility significantly boosts Bayou State’s clean energy production
The Sunlight Road Solar plant is now operational and will generate enough electricity to power approximately 11,500 homes.
Sunrise brief: Tariffs may stall the growth of the U.S. solar industry
Also on the rise: Toledo Solar goes out of business. Hydrogen power plants feasible but inefficient. And more.
Louisiana allows firms to buy 500 more MW of renewable power
Louisiana’s large electricity customers will be allowed to purchase up to 500 MW of renewable power through a new type of agreement with renewable project owners.
