Walmart, Nexamp to bring 31 community solar projects to five U.S. states
The 31 community solar projects will be in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota.
U.S. sees a 22% drop in land available for solar sites
Available land in the U.S. for renewable energy sites is continuing to shrink, found a new report by Paces, a renewable-energy project-planning software developer.
Intersolar acquires Midwest Solar Expo
The acquisition is the second regional expansion for Intersolar & Energy North America.
Heliene receives $54 million investment to boost U.S. manufacturing
The closing of the strategic equity investment from Transition Equity Partners will help Heliene build out both solar cell and module manufacturing in the U.S.
Solar module manufacturer closes $50 million tax credit transfer
Heliene will use the investment on its existing and planned U.S. solar cell and module manufacturing facilities.
A look at Tim Walz’ clean energy record as governor of Minnesota
Minnesota jumped in state rankings for solar installations, in part due to Governor Walz’ leadership, and what he has promoted on the state level would add to Harris’ record on the national stage.
Harris names clean energy advocate Governor Tim Walz as VP pick
The Harris-Walz ticket wins on climate, according to clean energy supporters.
Six states offer grants to help local governments automate solar permitting
Solar trade groups in Washington, Colorado and Minnesota advocated for grant programs to speed permitting for rooftop solar, using software such as SolarAPP+. Three other states also offer grants, with two requiring automated permitting.
Minnesota legislature passes energy infrastructure permitting reforms
The legislation removes key roadblocks to the development of solar, wind and battery energy storage.
Sunrise brief: IRA should incentivize steel solar frames, says report
Also on the rise: Minnesota sues GoodLeap, Sunlight, Mosaic and Dividend over dealer fees. Improving transmission planning. And more.
