Community solar projects generate $2.1 billion in economic impact
A 5 MW community solar installation brings an average $14 million of economic activity into the local community and supports 100 jobs, according to a report by the Coalition for Community Solar Access.
People on the move: Electric Power Engineers, OneEthos, SunHydrogen and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance, plus the job opening of the week.
California introduces bill to accelerate heat pump adoption
With California projected to fall two million installations short of its 2030 target, the bill aims to make installing heat pumps and HVAC systems faster and easier.
Solar and efficiency to cut Connecticut manufacturer electricity costs by 30%
A foamboard product manufacturer also implemented a new HVAC system and other energy saving devices to save up to 30% on energy expenses.
North Carolina introduces bill to limit solar growth, cut tax incentives
The bill would make it more expensive and restrictive to build certain utility-scale solar projects.
SMA releases 9.6 kW and 11.5 kW hybrid solar inverters
SMA America introduced two larger power classes to its Sunny Boy residential solar inverter line.
Robots to work side-by-side with humans to demonstrate solar module installation
Electrical contractor Rosendin to demonstrate robotic-assisted solar module installation at large-scale solar energy project under construction in West Texas.
New York’s largest solar power plant moves forward
The 500 MW Cider Solar project received the first permit of its kind issued by the New York Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Transmission.
Firm recruits EV owners in Connecticut and California for vehicle-to-grid charging
Eight states are now pursuing bidirectional, vehicle-to-grid charging of electric vehicles, which can help balance renewable generation.
South Carolina residents take final swing at Silfab’s manufacturing facility
A school district may pay for an environmental evaluation after years of failed legal attempts to halt Silfab’s upcoming South Carolina facility.
