Solar “maker and braker” utilities across the South
A new web tool lets consumers in six Southern states see how their utility is embracing solar or blocking it; the tool could help consumers promote improved solar policy.
SunPower and Hannon Armstrong invest $10 million in residential solar leases
SunPower and Hannon Armstrong have entered into a joint venture to acquire, own, manage, operate, finance, and maintain a portfolio of residential solar pv systems currently or expected to be installed, working with potential tax equity partners.
Investment grade solar power gets $362 million in green bonds
Dominion Energy has closed on a private round of bonds whose purpose is to cover the utility’s investments in 20 solar projects totaling 574 MW-AC, all of which hold long term contracts.
Coal decline is good news, but solar will fight for its share against gas
10 GW of coal plants have already retired this year, and this is expected to hit 15.4 GW by the year’s end. But solar will have to compete with the “rush to gas” to replace this capacity.
After more than a decade, the 500 MW Palen Solar Project is approved
EDF Renewables has gotten final approval from the Bureau of Land Management to move forward on its 500 MW-AC / 627 MW-DC solar power facility in Riverside County, California.
SolarEdge readying home energy storage product, breaks 1 GW shipped
In a slow global solar market, SolarEdge grew total shipments 44% year-over-year, expanded its presence in the C&I market, and grew global sales. Margins did slip, and growth rates were slower.
Dispatchable solar coming to Kaua’i
The cooperative utility on the Hawaiian island has signed a contract for design and engineering of a 25 MW pumped hydro project, plus an unspecified volume of solar, to provide “dispatchable” renewable energy and allow the island to integrate an unprecedented level of solar.
New England moves to open the market for battery storage
ISO New England has filed with federal regulators for a new market design to allow storage technologies to more fully participate in the wholesale market, as its interconnection queue fills up with battery projects.
SolarYellowPages.com connects California homeowners with industry experts
The website puts solar professionals at the fingertips of Californians, with rankings and reviews to ensure the best fit.
Koch Brothers say RIP to New Hampshire solar net metering, other targets rising
Americans for Prosperity, a Koch funded group, noted that their work pushed New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu to veto a net metering expansion for 1 to 5 MW projects, even as the Governor said it would benefit the state.
