Oncor settlement ends byzantine solar rate request
Under the terms of a settlement approved unanimously by the Texas Public Utilities Commission, the Dallas-based utility withdrew its convoluted rate structure for distributed energy customers in return for a 3.4% increase in the base rates of all customers.
SunPower completes massive parking structure solar installation in Texas
The 8.8 MW plant covers four parking garages at Toyota’s new North America headquarters
Missed opportunity: GTM Research weighs in on the Clean Power Plan
GTM Research Solar Analyst Colin Smith argues that the pending repeal of the Clean Power Plan represents a significant loss of “upside potential”.
A resilient market: An interview with Sungrow USA CEO Steven Chan
In this interview with pv magazine from the SPI 2017 trade show, Sungrow USA CEO Steven Chan talks about his company’s explosive growth in the United States, and why he sees this market as resilient.
Edisun puts online the world’s largest rooftop tracking system
The 1 MW project is being followed by a 20 MW pipeline of C&I rooftop projects, all of which will utilize dual-axis tracking.
Sunnova steps up: CEO, Puerto Rican governor discuss rebuilding island’s grid
The Texas-based residential solar company is in discussions with the governor of the hurricane-ravaged island to help rebuild its grid.
Montana brings PURPA contract lengths back to 15 years for small projects
State regulators have increased contract lengths for projects up to 3 MW, but most of the changes made when they gutted PURPA last summer remain.
It’s Time: Complete the Survey for the Next Solar Jobs Census!
The definitive report on solar jobs in the United States needs you.
SolarWorld testifies on Chinese IP theft
The Section 301 case being considered could up the penalties on Chinese PV makers seeking to export to the U.S. market.
Solar rushes in to re-light hope in Puerto Rico
With more than 95% of Puerto Ricans without power, the U.S. solar industry is coming to the aid of the battered island.
