ET Solar is back in the U.S. market
Six months after settling claims in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of its U.S. distribution subsidiary, the Chinese PV maker says it has signed more than 500 MW of U.S. module supply contracts.
Texas extends tax support for solar power, increases transparency
Governor Abbott has signed 86(R) / HB 3143, which extends the Section 312 economic redevelopment tax abatement law, set to expire Sept 1, for ten years.
Duke keeps rolling in 2019 with a strong second quarter
Duke Energy’s financial results for Q2 2019 results show strong earnings, driven partially by the exponential year-to-year growth of the commercial renewables sector, as well as a short-term forecast of PV development.
Wind, solar, batteries and carbon taxes in California and Texas
Researchers show how deploying 60 GW of renewables using various types of energy storage and carbon tax values in California and Texas increase CO2 reductions, while lowering electricity curtailment – but in vastly different amounts.
Duke buys a 200 MW merchant solar project in Texas
The 200 MW Holstein project holds a 12-year hedge agreement with a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs. As one of the first U.S. merchant projects seen by pv magazine, it points to larger moves in the solar market.
What is rooftop solar really worth?
A new report released by Environment Texas Research and Policy Center calls on state regulators to seriously consider the vast benefits provided by distributed generation and promote it as a leading option for our energy future.
Cypress Creek to quit EPC business, diversify development
The developer’s new “Go Forward” strategy focuses on development in wholesale markets, diversification beyond PURPA contracts and a wider national reach.
Even FERC can’t deny the energy transition
The latest projections from the federal agency show no growth in fossil fuel capacity over the next three years, while new solar and wind more than make up for nuclear retirements. This is likely an overly conservative assessment.
EDF to bring 350 MW to NY, New Hampshire’s new RPS, maybe: pvMB 7/8/19
Hello everybody and welcome back from your long 4th of July weekend, if you had one. Today we’re back with the pvMB and we’ll be looking at $55 million for Long Island energy storage, storage replacing peakers in New York, Direct Solar getting in the Texas football booster game and more!
Coal closures open door for solar in Texas, New Mexico
Hundreds of megawatts of coal-fired generation will soon be going off-line for good. And what’s even better is that these plants are set to be replaced with somewhere in the ballpark of 800 MW of solar.
