Maine net-metering battle could move to the legislature
In response to the codifying of net-metering rules that critics say will destroy Maine’s solar industry, the Natural Resources Council of Maine said it will take the fight to the statehouse in an effort to head off the changes with a new solar law.
Amazon to install up to 41 MW of on-site solar by the end of 2017
The company’s solar installations planned for 15 fulfillment centers this year will be followed by another 35 by 2020.
GameChange ships 96 MW mounting system
GameChange Solar announced that it is shipping a 96 MW PV system to a site in the “Mid-Atlantic” region that will utilize over 275,000 solar panels supported by the company’s Max-Span and Max-Span Plus pile driven systems.
Duke proposes dismantling PURPA for solar in North Carolina
The power company has proposed a number of severe changes to the policy, including limiting contracts to projects 1 MW or smaller and allowing prices to change every two years.
APS settles rate-case dispute with solar industry
The compromise between the state’s largest utility and the solar industry guarantees Arizona’s current solar customers will be grandfathered at full retail net-metering rates for 20 years from the date of interconnection.
Indiana’s anti-DG solar bill passes Senate with ease
In the face of ever-increasing public opposition and serious questions about the author’s motives, the Indiana Senate approved controversial Senate Bill (SB) 309, which critics say will eliminate net-metering and stop the burgeoning Indiana solar industry in its tracks.
Enphase narrows losses in Q4 results
The company appears to be making progress with its restructuring, as it continues to launch increasingly sophisticated home energy solutions.
Guest Column: Inovateus Solar opposes Senate Bill 309
Or why net metering is critical to a modernized electrical grid.
SunPower, Dongfang to establish 5 GW P-Series cell, module factory
The U.S. solar maker and two Chinese companies are planning to build out the massive factory in Eastern China, making good on the promise to transition to the lower-cost P-Series.
NRG’s renewable investments begin to pay off
The company’s acquisition of SunEdison’s wind and solar are helping to bring its balance sheet back towards the black.
