Tracking the top states for community solar
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance releases its quarterly community solar tracker, which updates capacity in states with formal programs that allow non-utility ownership.
Vermont passes law for faster, cheaper residential solar
The brief legislation was a stark contrast to last year’s renewable energy overhaul vetoed by the governor, but then overridden by the General Assembly.
Global shipments of solar trackers rise 20%, U.S slips in market share
The United States continues to dominate the solar tracker mount market, with Nextracker securing the top spot globally in 2024.
Community solar an attractive proposition for installers
Many residential rooftop solar installers are considering entering the fast-growing community solar market but might find the landscape different from what they are used to.
U.S. battery supplier Powin files for bankruptcy
The Oregon-based business has been hit by steepening tariffs as it imported lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) battery components from China.
People on the move: Covergent, 247Solar, Deriva Energy and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance. And the job of the week.
California solar and wind curtailments increasing
As excess energy generated by renewables creates price volatility, solutions include increasing demand and either using or storing the excess electricity during times of peak generation.
Solar developers secure over $1 billion project financing across three deals
Project finance and tax equity deals were closed by rPlus Energies, Soltage and Origis Energy.
Solar risks: Hail, AI error, wildfire, and more
Hail damage remains a top risk to large-scale solar assets, according to an annual report from kWh Analytics.
Flexible transmission allocation would allow Western solar projects to proceed
Enabling renewable projects in the Pacific Northwest to obtain flexible transmission rights could help states reduce electricity costs and meet renewables targets, suggests a report. The approach could also have utility in most of the West.
