California bills to dramatically expand distributed energy storage
Four bills signed by California governor Brown will mandate a distributed energy storage procurement, fund incentives for behind-the-meter storage, and more.
Canadian Solar subsidiary completes 60 MW California project
Canadian Solar announced two big wins this week for its California based subsidiary Recurrent Energy. The company announced commercial operation on its 78 MWp Barren Ridge Project, as well as the signing of a new PPA with community program MCE.
Solaria files IP lawsuit against GCL over module production infringement
The Californian solar module developer alleges misappropriation by China’s GCL Solar over trade secrets pertaining to its patented production technique.
Nevada: Governor’s task force recommends bringing back net metering
While advocates welcomed the gesture, these recommendations will require legislative action to become reality.
pv magazine LIVE video coverage of Solar Power International 2016
Our new videos from America’s largest solar trade show feature interviews with the CEOs of First Solar and SolarWorld Americas.
Google solar project wins UN climate solutions award
Project Sunroof, an initiative led by Google, has been announced as one of 13 winners of the United Nations ‘Momentum for Change’ climate change award, by enabling tens of millions of Americans to evaluate the solar potential of their home with just the click of a button, showing them both monetary savings and environmental impact.
NREL: Utility-scale solar costs fall below $1.50 per watt (with charts)
The latest report by NREL shows an ongoing decline in costs across sectors, with soft costs remaining stubbornly high for residential installations.
Grid Alternatives will install 92 solar projects on U.S. tribal lands
Thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Oakland, Calif.-based non-profit solar installer will put 394 kW to electrify areas that are often underserved by utilities.
SolarCity raises another $347 million, switches CFOs
Tanguy Serra will be stepping down from his post as president as well at the end of the year.
Bank of America may be interested in bailing out SunEdison
Court documents reveal potential “enthusiastic interest” from the Charlotte, N.C. banking giant to provide money to the cratering solar installer.
