BNEF releases 2018 clean energy predictions
BNEF has released its top 10 clean energy predictions for 2018, including at least 107 GW of solar PV installs. China will lead, but Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East will notably up the ante. India will install less RE than in 2017, but will see fossils outpace RE for the last time; and China will see distributed grid connected solar leading the market. Li-ion prices are also declining, while EV sales grow.
Report: Connecticut, Minnesota follow California as top C-PACE states
New data says these two states are successful funding solar through property taxes totaling $141 million over the past seven years.
SEIA attempts to get ahead of locational value
A new white paper by the solar trade group proposed principles to guide the compensation for locational value of energy.
On his way out, Chris Christie sticks it to solar in New Jersey
The now former governor of New Jersey snuck out of the office Tuesday with Senate Bill 2276 tucked in his pocket, meaning the state’s renewable portfolio standard will remain at levels the state’s solar industry says could result in a market crash and job losses.
SMA reaches 10 GW of installed Sunny Central inverters in North America
The German inverter maker claims a 25% market share in the utility-scale marketplace.
China pushes global clean energy investment to $333 billion in 2017
BNEF has found that U.S. investment levels fell 1% year-over-year, with the Section 201 case hanging over the head of the industry.
Advocates to Michigan regulators: What about renewable alternatives?
As Detroit-based DTE Energy considers building a billion-dollar gas plant, solar and wind champions are asking regulators to demand they consider renewable alternatives before approving the construction.
Seasonal patterns show a need for more solar in the U.S. electricity mix
An abundance of hydroelectric power and wind is pushing up renewable energy in the spring months, but there is a need for more power during the summer peak, as well as issues with the geographic location of resources.
Solar industry, NAACP partner for more than 30 installations
GRID Alternatives, Solar Energy the Industries Association, Sunrun, United Methodist Women, Vote Solar joined the NAACP to kick off a solar equity campaign focused on low-income communities and creating jobs.
Shell to acquire 44% stake in solar developer Silicon Ranch
The pioneering Southern solar developer will now be backed by Europe’s largest oil and gas company.
