Letter signed by 750 companies calls on Congress for long-term solar policy certainty
The companies, led by SEIA, lay out six policy actions deemed necessary to grow the industry to the size needed to fight climate change and realize clean energy goals.
New York City EV charging effort gets a boost from ConEdison
Funds provided by the utility will support installation of 100 fast chargers, primarily to be used by city’s vehicle fleet.
iSun to acquire SunCommon in stock and cash deal
The Vermont-based solar company’s acquisition expands its reach in residential and small commercial markets.
New York community solar proposal “solving a problem that’s already been solved”
National Grid and NYSERDA have filed a petition with state regulators that would significantly change the opt-out community solar program structure. While this petition wasn’t filed maliciously, it could have a hugely negative effect on a flourishing market, according to one expert.
Solar Futures Study offers a roadmap for solar to decarbonize the grid
The NREL-led study said that by 2035 the U.S. would need to quadruple its yearly solar capacity additions and provide 40% of the electricity on the grid, on the order of 1,000 GW.
Canadian Solar unit sells stake in California energy storage project
The Crimson storage project is the company’s first stand-alone storage project and holds two offtake contracts with local utilities.
Solar developers beware: Congress could revoke a key tax credit provision
An otherwise pro-renewables bill in Congress would repeal a key policy that has underpinned large-scale solar development. Up to now, few solar developers have been aware of this wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Report assesses the budding market of distributed solar + storage
In 2020, 80% of residential energy storage installations was paired with solar, and roughly 6% of all residential solar projects attached energy storage at install.
Here’s how you can help bring emergency solar to New Orleans
The Footprint Project is seeking hardware and monetary donations to construct solar power plus energy storage mobile microgrids in New Orleans. It also is the focus of a GoFundMe page.
Labs to explore solar, wind, and storage synergies at FlexPower facility
The hybrid facility will test solar and wind energy working in tandem, as well as various energy storage and control technologies.
