DOE announces $107 million in funding for solar technologies
$42 million has been awarded to 40 projects with a range of applications, with another $65 million in funding planned for upcoming R&D projects.
Advanced Microgrid Solutions to embark on 40 MW SoCal storage project
The San Francisco-based clean tech firm has been selected by Southern California Edison to deliver a 40 MW fast-response energy storage system in the state to help manage circuit load and integrate higher levels of solar energy.
SolarCity applauds accord to grandfather Nevada rooftop customers
The rooftop PV installer confirms settlement between it and Nevada utility NV Energy to rollback rate increases for solar customers under a proposed grandfathering program. Nevada Public Utilities Commission scheduled to ratify settlement on Friday vote.
MiaSolé Launches Flex Series Modules At SPI
MiaSolé announced a new generation of FLEX Series solar panels for BIPV applications, with a 17 percent efficiency and a weight of 0.5 lb./sq. foot, four times less than glass panels.
Sun Action Gains Tracker UL Certification
Sun Action Tracker (SAT) has gained UL 3703 certification for its new single-axis tracker and has secured its first U.S. contract with the technology, for a 97 MW installation in California.
North Carolina now ranked second in U.S. for installed solar
The southeastern state installed approximately 115 MW in the second quarter of the year to leapfrog Arizona and become the state with the second most installed PV capacity across the United States.
NRG snatches up 2.1 GW of SunEdison projects
The energy giant has put forth the winning bid for SunEdison wind and solar projects at under $0.10 per watt.
Powin Energy developing a 2 MW energy storage unit in California
U.S. manufacturer and developer of energy storage systems Powin Energy has been selected to complete a 2 MW/8 MWh energy storage system that should be operational in Irvine, California, by the end of the year to help alleviate power loss concerns.
SPI 2016: “Time for solar to grow up”
The time is now for solar to take a seat at the “adults’ table” and achieve scale within the U.S. energy marketplace. This was one of the key messages at the opening session of the Solar Power International trade show that kicked off in Las Vegas today.
SolarCity raises $305 million in cash equity transaction
This is the U.S. solar installers’ second cash equity transaction, and SolarCity says that it is a significant improvement over the first.
