Minnesota more than doubles installed solar in 2017
Minnesota Department of Commerce’s preliminary statistics show the state reaching 717 MW by the end of 2017, with particularly strong growth in the community solar sector.
Utah, Illinois rank among state-level solar stars, says IREC report
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council named its 2017 Clean Energy States Honor Roll yesterday, highlighting some its favorite solar success stories at the state level.
Cypress Creek constructs 1 GW of solar in 18 months
The developer continues its nationwide expansion, building 800 MW of solar capacity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Vermont alone.
Xcel Energy to launch PV incentive program in Minnesota
Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards program will be available for small PV systems in Minnesota beginning in 2018, offering incentives for a ten year period.
Minnesota community solar capacity soars to 170 MW
According to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Minnesota’s long ballyhooed community solar program has exploded, with more than 100 projects reaching a capacity of 170 MW of electricity.
Here comes the SUN: Minnesota signs up for solar army
The latest Solar United Neighbors’ co-op is in the Minneapolis suburb of Uptown, co-sponsored by the Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association (LHENA) and Solar United Neighbors, bringing a ninth state to SUN’s ever-growing network of solar homeowners.
Addressing C&I solar market shortcomings with PACE
A research paper by the Solar Energy Industries Association looks at the potential of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy to boost the commercial and industrial solar sector
So, how do you like the Midwest, eh?
Attendees to the SEIA Solar Midwest conference in Chicago were asked a few questions on the possibilities of the solar market in the region on October 19th
Midwest solar markets: An interview with Sean Gallagher
Sean Gallagher of SEIA comments on the burgeoning regional solar market at the Solar Midwest conference in Chicago.
Hannon Armstrong bets on solar, issues $164 million in green bonds
The investment group will use the bonds to refinance the land leases it holds under 57 solar projects totaling 1.2 GW in capacity.
