Maryland bill calls for 14.5% solar by 2028
The new bill would increase the state’s renewable energy mandate to 50% by 2030, as well as setting the ambitious solar carve-out.
California regulators emphasize solar, batteries in utility planning framework
CPUC’s guidance calls for an additional 9 GW of solar and 2 GW of battery storage as the standard against which to compare utility and CCA Integrated Resource plans, and says that new fossil fuel plants must prove a need.
Texas, California among regions pushing the boundaries of renewables integration
Latest report by IEEFA showcases nine case studies among the world’s leading states by wind and solar market share, which can help up as an example for other countries on their energy transition pathways.
Ballot initiative in Nevada proposes 50% RPS by 2030
Nevadans for A Clean Energy Future, funded in part by progressive billionaire Tom Steyer, is hoping to put the decision about increasing the state’s RPS in the hands of voters in November.
Guggenheim: Sale of CAFD, NYLD cast doubt on the yieldco space
A research note by Guggenheim Securities says that the recents sales of NRG Yield and 8point3 Energy Partners show how difficult it has been for investors to accurately value yieldcos, and undermines confidence.
Colorado county approves 75 MW-AC solar project
Cypress Creek’s $136 million Hunter Solar project in Arapahoe County would be the second-largest in the state.
Michigan group starts ballot campaign for 30% by 30 renewable energy
Clean Energy, Healthy Michigan has started collecting signatures to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would extend the state’s Renewable Energy Standard to 30% by 2030 after the current targets are met in 2021.
Trump 2019 budget would slash renewable energy funding, eliminate ARPA-E
President Trump has yet again proposed eliminating most federal funding for clean energy R&D, but Congress will have the last word.
U.S. researchers develop new redox flow compound
A team of scientists from the University of Rochester has developed a compound which it says could double the effectiveness of redox flow batteries, and ‘transform the energy storage landscape’.
APS, First Solar to install Arizona’s largest battery system
The Arizona-based module manufacturer will install a 50 MW battery system charged by a 65 MW solar farm under a 15-year power contract with the state’s largest utility.
