Maryland regulators unanimously expand community solar pilot
The program’s capacity is being expanded, as is access into the program for low- and moderate-income customers.
Summit Ridge Energy to develop 2.7 MW of rooftop solar in Maryland
The projects are the first foray into community solar for property owner BentallGreenOak.
Virtual power plant project gets underway in Maryland demonstration
The 0.55 MW / 2.2 MWh capacity Elk Neck Battery Storage Pilot Program won regulatory approval even though its cost-benefit outlook left multiple parties questioning its value.
Amazon warehouse fire linked to solar installation
The fire, which caused an estimated $500,000 in damages has been deemed to be the result of an issue with the solar system on the roof, according to the Susquehanna Hose Company.
Regulators approve energy storage plans, but question their cost and overall benefits
Potomac Edison proposed the two projects in response to Maryland’s Energy Storage Pilot Program, which was established in 2019.
SunPower brings two brownfield projects to Baltimore
The solar energy projects are expected to offset around one-third of the electric demand of the county’s public buildings.
A geospatial approach to evaluating potential solar sites
High-resolution data let the study group drill down to individual parcels in order to figure out how much land is available for solar in both optimal and preferred sites.
Developer plans 175 MW solar project on former coal mine
Competitive Power Ventures wants to build the Backbone Solar Farm on about 1,100 acres in far western Maryland.
Maryland advances supercharged climate action bill
To help promote local clean energy, the bill would require new large buildings in the state to be solar-ready.
Maryland county approves measure allowing community solar
Community solar installations up to 2 MW may be developed on business- and residential-zoned land, with work yet to be done to open farmland to development.
