Net metering causes less than one dollar cost shift to most ratepayers, study says
With many states seeking to replace net metering with alternative compensation that pays solar owners less for their excess electricity, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory launched a qualitative study to find the truth behind the alleged cross subsidization of solar customers by non solar customers.
SolarEdge begins shipping U.S.-made batteries from new Utah facility
The power electronics manufacturer is now producing hardware for the U.S. solar industry in Florida, Texas and Utah.
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 and chip titan back in groove overhauling SunPower
T.J. Rogers, founder of former Cypress Semiconductor is forging global strategic alliances and hunting acquisition targets to restore the SunPower brand to solar-business greatness.
Solar installers learn how to sell solar in a charged political environment
pv magazine USA spoke with installers who serve some solidly red states – Arkansas, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming – to see how they sell solar to different audiences, and what role, if any, political leanings play in convincing potential customers to go solar.
Solar installers find greater success with more transparency in sales process
Potential consumers must have a full grasp of the financial commitments they are making, or contracts may be canceled in that critical period between contract signing and permit approval.
Clearway Energy begins construction on $605 million energy storage portfolio in Utah
Each project will use 4-hour Tesla Megapack lithium ion batteries located adjacent to four operating solar power plants.
Balcony solar gains unanimous bipartisan support in Utah
A new Utah bill allows portable solar power systems of up to 1.2 kWac to connect directly to 120V outlets without interconnection applications or utility fees, provided they meet NEC and UL certification standards.
Sunrise brief: California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies
Also on the rise: Polysilicon prices steady amid global trade policy uncertainties. First floating solar installation in Utah. And more.
Utah’s first floating solar project is complete
Ameresco constructed the project on a holding pond operated by the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District.
