In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: Solar tax transfer for smaller projects–Dissecting a $600,000 tax credit transaction
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger set to begin production at U.S. module factory. City of Detroit to install solar in mostly vacant neighborhoods. And more.
City of Detroit to install solar in mostly vacant neighborhoods
Three Detroit neighborhoods were chosen as sites for solar facilities. The City plans to build 33 MW of solar to power its municipal buildings.
Bill seeks to establish community solar market in Michigan
Community solar projects are non-utility owned assets that allow customers to subscribe to a portion of the project’s electricity generation capacity in exchange for bill credits.
Consumers Energy developing 250 MW solar project in Michigan
The Muskegon County project will support the utility’s goal of adding 8 GW of solar by 2040.
Portable off-grid solar provides electricity, water filtration and hot water
A device from Power Panel offers critical utilities for humanitarian needs and off-grid living.
Michigan passes 100% clean energy mandate
The Clean Energy and Jobs Act includes several bills that include a mandate that utilities sell 100% of electricity generation from emissions-free sources, though environmentalists argue it has opened the door for non-clean sources to participate.
Michigan on the cusp of its clean energy future
Clean Energy Future Plan will make Michigan a leader in clean energy, boost economy, create jobs and lower electric bills for residents.
Solar electric camper van with 250-mile range
Detroit-based Grounded introduced a new all-electric RV van built on a GM platform.
Cracked cathodes not all bad, battery scientists find
Scientists developed an innovative method to observe the inner workings of lithium-ion batteries and found that cracks which form in the electrode, something manufacturers do their best to minimize, may actually have benefits in allowing for faster charging.
