Sunrise brief: Meyer Burger to bring 2 GW of solar cell manufacturing to Colorado
Also on the rise: How will the latest change to net metering impact solar adoption in California? Solar contractor tool helps quote roofing and solar in one. And more.
Interfaith group uses moral suasion to advance solar power for Philadelphia
A Philadelphia interfaith group seeks to persuade the utility serving the region to contract for more solar and wind power. Pennsylvania’s renewable generation ranks 45th out of 50 states, said the group’s executive director.
Sunrise brief: How California employers can reimburse EV drivers for charging at home
Also on the rise: A new public utility for Maine would speed clean energy, say advocates. Utility ordered to repay customers for illegal community solar metering. And more.
Ballasted racking from PowerField Energy scales up to utility-scale installation
PowerRack is PowerField’s portable, ballasted racking system that is used in residential, commercial, industrial, and now utility-scale solar.
Morgan Stanley and Santander invest $520 million in solar projects
Two transactions with developer Energix will lead to the construction and operation of six utility-scale solar projects in the United States.
Sunrise brief: The top causes of solar performance issues
Also on the rise: The benefits of local ownership of clean energy. Standard Solar acquires 2.61 MW solar project at Lehigh University. And more.
Standard Solar acquires 2.61 MW solar project at Lehigh University
Lehigh University’s solar installation is expected to fully power its campus athletics facility, allowing the school to meet 100% of its electricity demands while offsetting 8% of its local grid power consumption needs.
Nickel-zinc battery systems paired with hydrogen, EV charging
ZincFive is supplying its battery systems into a hydrogen fueling microgrid and a pilot DC fast charging station project of Advanced Power & Energy in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
Residential solar developer Suntuity to go public
Suntuity Renewables announced plans to go public this week through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Beard Energy Transition Acquisition Corp.
PosiGen procures $250 million debt facility to fund energy communities projects
The new funding commitment will provide expansion into additional markets nationwide for PosiGen, with a direct focus on serving households with high energy burdens who stand to benefit the most from transitioning to clean energy.
