Solar advocates push back on NYPSC approval of utility distributed energy valuation
As New York’s REV process moves forward, the devil is yet again in the details.
Wircon, HEP secure 200 MW solar portfolio in the U.S. and Canada
The German energy services provider and investment company have partnered on a fund to develop the projects, including securing grid connection and power contracts.
BYD to supply 170 MW of PV modules to NextEra
The Tesla of China has also announced plans to launch its high-voltage B-Box residential battery system in the United States.
Goldman Sachs buys $300 million in Mosaic solar loans
The U.S. solar financing provider claims it has originated over $1 billon of loans for homeowners to date.
Well, duh: New study shows 75% of Americans support net metering
Is it any shock that most Americans, who polls show support solar energy at a 90% level, also support the most effective regulatory means to promote its expansion? (No. The answer is no.)
What’s this about a trade case? 4 takeaways from Solar Power International
The largest solar trade show in the United States wrapped up this week. pv magazine takes a look at what went down, and the trends from the show floor.
Axsus Solar launches first tracker
Canadian start-up Axsus has launched its first tracker, which reduces metal content by 25%.
NREL: U.S. fixed-tilt solar plant costs fall to $1.03/watt-DC (with charts)
The U.S. government’s premier renewable energy lab has found a 30% fall in utility-scale solar costs year-over-year, leading to levelized costs of electricity competitive with combined cycle gas generation.
On this episode of solar hoarders: Developers gobble panels before possible price hike
Bloomberg New Energy Finance reports on “the Suniva effect,” in which the Section 201 trade case is causing project delays as uncertainty over panel prices spooks industry.
LG’s back-contact PV module is now available
LG unveiled both a new high-power 365W, 60-cell residential module, and a new AC module with an Enphase microinverter and wifi communications on board.
