Hemlock claims $793.5 million in damages from SolarWorld
SolarWorld could face bankruptcy as a result of its polysilicon supply dispute with Hemlock. The U.S. polysilicon supplier is claiming up to $793.5 million in damages, in court documents acquired by Reuters today.
Phoenix Solar secures EPC contract for 19.6 MW Texas solar plant
The U.S. subsidiary of the German-headquartered solar developer will build the single-axis tracking solar plant in Texas, which will supply electricity to the U.S. military.
San Diego cans SunEdison public projects
San Diego was forced recently to cancel 65 solar PV projects in its territory that were planned late last year with SunEdison after the developer advised the city that its deadlines would slip.
Washington D.C. raises renewable energy mandate to 50% by 2032 with 5% solar carve-out
The nation’s capital now has the fifth-most-aggressive RPS policy in the nation. As part of the new program the city plans to provide access to solar PV for 100,000 low-income households.
Soligent partners with CleanFund to offer PACE financing for C&I solar
CleanFund’s SolarPACE program offers loans with up to 30-year terms, and can enable business owners to use the federal ITC to help pay off loans.
TerraForm adopts shareholder rights plan as Brookfield & Appaloosa attempt takeover
The yieldco’s “poison pill” was created to prevent sale of more than 15% of the company’s class A stock and to keep bidders from blocking the sale of the company.
U.S. government makes up to $4.5 billion in loan guarantees available for EV infrastructure
The new access to loan guarantees is part of a suite of actions that the Obama Administration has unveiled to support electric vehicles and charging stations.
El Paso Electric Drops Solar Surcharge Campaign
A Texas utility attempting to levy residential customers with a surcharge for solar is the latest in the country to capitulate to national solar advocates blocking such charges.
TCA Architects Design Eco-Apartments in LA
National design firm TCA Architects designed a group of net-zero eco-apartments for Houston-based Hanover Company within its new Hanover Olympic apartment building in Los Angeles. These units feature solar power, smart thermostats, iPad accessible monitoring, in-apartment monitoring screens, high efficiency lighting, and smart AC and water systems, along with EV charging facilities.
Louisiana to shut down solar tax rebate after exceeding cap
Advocates believe that the cap on rebates may impact homeowners who installed solar before the law changed in July 2015.
