8minutenergy moves into energy storage with 1 GW pipeline
The solar developer says most of these early-stage projects are 10-100 MW in capacity, primarily in California, Texas and the Southeast.
Southern Company puts another 102 MW-AC of solar online in Texas
Southern’s Lamesa Solar Facility is the latest in a boom that is taking place across Texas, with over 1 GW-DC expected to come online this year.
Solar, wind begin to help meet summer peak in Texas
The latest reports by ERCOT estimates that the state will add nearly 900 MW of utility-scale solar this year, as renewables continue to replace older fossil fuel plants.
Utilities try new tactics to discourage solar, but still aren’t getting what they want
The latest NCCETC report on state solar policies finds some new twists as part of an ongoing attempt by utilities to weaken the economics of customer-owned solar, but regulators still mostly aren’t on board.
NRG continues moving into solar during Q1
Despite a challenging financial environment, NRG continues its solar expansion, including an increasing presence in community solar.
Houston, you now have solar power
The city will now receive 10.5% of its power from one of Texas’ largest utility-scale farms.
Texas utility proposes bizarre fixed charges for solar customers
Under Oncor’s proposal, its customers who have PV installed would pay a fixed charge every month based on their historical demand – unless their residential bill would be higher under standard rates.
Sunnova breaks into tax equity with $80 million deal
The deal with USBCDC will enable an estimated $200 million worth of solar, and brings Sunnova to over $1.5 billion raised to date.
Sun Action Trackers offers residential dual axis tracker
Sun Action announced that it has begun offering re-engineered models of its PST-2AL Dual Axis Solar Tracker that will sport reduced array fields of 20 to 25 modules, compared with 42 modules in the original design.
Vivint Solar reaches 100,000 customers
The residential solar installer has been getting back on its feet after the failed buy-out by SunEdison, including new offerings and expansion into new states.
