Distributed solar project updates in California, Maryland and New York
Project updates for rooftop, commercial, industrial, and community scales for projects built by ForeFront Power, Genie Solar Energy, and Summit Ridge Energy.
Sunrise brief: Inflation reduction act brings 20,000 new jobs and 46 U.S. manufacturing facilities
Also on the rise: Best practices in installing power optimizer MLPE systems. Growatt generator for portable, off-grid use. And more.
Maryland passes community solar bill
Maryland will become the 23rd U.S. state with a statewide community solar program offering subscription access to all residents.
Sunrise brief: Maryland now the 10th state with an energy storage procurement goal
Also on the rise: Robots may help with the solar workforce challenge. Flipping the switch on the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm. And more.
Maryland passes energy storage target of 3 GW in 10 years
It is now the 10th U.S. state to set a goal for energy storage procurement.
Creating success and energy justice in community solar markets
With risks to developers, challenges for LMI customers, and public utility opposition, community solar is still expected to expand throughout Mid-Atlantic states, noted experts at the SEIA Finance Tax and Buyers Seminar held this week in New York City.
Lightstar partners with farming conservation group to unlock agrivoltaics
A Boston-based solar developer with 208 MW of active projects is partnering with the American Farmland Trust to preserve rural farmland for agriculture and community solar development co-located on farmland, also known as Agrivoltaics.
Lessons learned from state community solar program caps
pv magazine USA reviews the variety of approaches states are taking to community solar program caps to suit their individual market and goals.
Sunrise brief: Three global trends for solar in 2023
Also on the rise: McDonald’s signs on for 180 MW of Louisiana solar. Canadian manufacturer releases carbon-fiber solar panel for boats. And more.
Maryland bill to boost adoption of residential solar
If passed, the bill would increase Maryland’s residential clean energy grant from $1,000 to $5,000 to boost adoption of rooftop solar, create local clean energy jobs, and help meet the state’s climate goals.
