Enbridge breaks ground on 815 MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas
First PV project from Tri Global portfolio will be one of the largest in North America.
Up to 25 MW of solar will benefit ordinary customers of Philadelphia-area utility
Citizens groups won an order requiring the utility PECO to secure up to 25 MW of solar power, which will be Pennsylvania’s largest solar procurement serving ordinary customers.
New solar project to power over 25,000 Wisconsin homes
National Grid Renewables began construction on a 100 MW solar project in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Sunrise brief: California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability. The grid’s new secret weapon: Your home. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger faces a significant setback as its largest U.S. customer, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, has terminated a long-term agreement to purchase solar panels from its Arizona facility.
California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Utilities in California and nationwide are fighting rooftop solar, the major threat to their effective monopoly on the electricity market, said the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA).
Solar powers past wind
For the first time, solar photovoltaics generated more electricity than wind in a single month, according to the EIA.
Massachusetts House passes climate bill, setting example for other states to follow
The Massachusetts bill includes siting reform, which will help speed the buildout of solar and other clean energy technologies.
The grid’s new secret weapon: Your home
Rising energy costs and environmental concerns are pushing buyers toward sustainable features, making virtual power plant capability a valuable selling point.
