80 MW of rooftop solar subscribed in Nevada – in slightly more than one year
Nevada is decreasing compensation slightly under its new net metering policy, with the first 80 MW tranche of the program fully subscribed over the weekend.
Clean energy advocates come out against deregulation in Nevada
The groups have moved to oppose Question 3 after NV Energy announced plans to procure 1 GW of renewable energy.
Nevada officials verify 50% by 2030 renewables initiative will be on the ballot
The Nevada Secretary of State has verified that a Tom Steyer-backed referendum on the nation’s third-most ambitious renewable energy mandate will be up for a vote on November 6.
Monster 690 MW Solar Project outside Las Vegas announced
The two-phase Gemini Solar Project would be larger than any operational single-site solar project in the United States known to pv magazine.
Panasonic mulls further investment in Tesla battery gigafactory as shortages loom
The suggestion of additional investments beyond the $1.6 billion follows reports of battery cell shortages as Tesla’s Model 3 picks up production. It is unknown what impacts this will have on Tesla’s stationary storage business.
Nevada 50% by 2030 renewable mandate qualifies for referendum
A group pushing the measure got more than double the number of signatures needed to bring the renewable energy mandate increase directly to the state’s voters on November 6.
Would you pay 1.795¢/kWh for solar power in 2043?
NV Energy has signed a 25-year power contract for 2.376¢/kWh for the output of a 300 MW solar power plant in Nevada. This represents a new record for the lowest public contract price for solar power in the United States.
Buffett buys a gigawatt of solar power and 400 MWh of energy storage, maybe
NV Energy, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has signed contracts to purchase electricity from six solar projects totaling 1,001 MW-AC along with 100 MW / 400 MWh of energy storage.
Amazon launches 813,000 square foot solar system in Las Vegas.
The 1.1 megawatt solar rooftop system will power the fulfillment center that houses it.
CDPQ takes majority stake in Invenergy Renewables
Invenergy plans to maintain day-to-day management of its renewable energy business, with the Québecois fund manager increasing its economic stake to 52%.
