Vote Solar begins work in Pennsylvania, pushes for greater renewable commitment
March is turning into one of the busiest months ever for solar in Pennsylvania, at least legislation-wise. The latest bill would lift the state’s renewable energy goal from 8% by 2026 to 18%, with a 5.5% solar carveout.
South Carolina’s solar boom continues as another 100 MW of capacity enters service
The 98 MW Centerfield Solar project enters service, marking Pine Gate’s 18th operational project in South Carolina.
IHS Markit forecasts 181 GW of new PV capacity for this year
The U.K.-based analyst has raised its outlook for new PV additions in 2021 by around 23 GW. Due to strong demand, leading module manufacturers are sold out for the first half of the year.
2020 Solar Installer Survey shows the pandemic can’t crack industry confidence
Nearly two-thirds of installers said they are more confident in the state of the solar industry even though more than half reported being negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Facebook and General Motors sign up for Kentucky solar
The two corporations signed up for solar energy capacity using Tennessee Valley Authority’s Green Invest program.
California adds more layers to its summer 2021 electric reliability effort
The regulatory orders were the latest in a series since last November and came in response to a mid-August 2020 heat wave that forced the CAISO to impose rotating power outages across California.
The solar install game is changing: Will you be ready?
As national solar lease companies layer the industry and as more states weigh new-construction solar mandates, the pace of change–and the nature of competition–will only accelerate for local rooftop solar experts.
Cleantech Roundup: Tigo Energy, Blue Bird, Mitrex, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
Senate bill would give clean energy companies direct access to tax credits
The bill aims to thaw frozen tax-equity markets and help the solar and clean energy sectors recover from the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
SunPower CEO Tom Werner steps down, reveals successor
Werner said, “The time is right for a new leader to take the reins and set the course for SunPower.”
