Wind + solar make up more than 20% of generation in 10 states – more on the way
A recent analysis from the U.S. Department of Energy shows the Midwest and Plains States in the lead, but the coasts are on a track to catch up thanks to mandates.
Solar maps to the golden state back in four days
California’s Integration Capacity Analysis (ICA) maps were ordered returned to public availability by a judge before October 14. As parties fine tune the updated broad ICA 2.0 release in December, the 1.0 version was temporarily removed for security reasons.
Constellation dives deeper in California’s C&I market with PFMG acquisition
The Exelon subsidiary buying up PFMG follows on a long history of collaboration between the two companies.
Duke forgets to bring the sauce to the energy storage BBQ
Duke Energy has announced plans to invest $500 million to build 300 MWh of energy storage in the Carolinas over the next eight years, which breaks down to an average of 37.5 MWh per year.
Solar funding moves from companies to projects
Mercom Capital’s latest report shows sustained low levels of funding for solar companies but strong investment in solar projects and many acquisitions.
Hawaii’s march to 100% adds 260 MW solar + 1 GWh storage
Hawaii’s investor-owned utilities are in negotiations with developers to build seven solar projects across three islands.
IEA low-balls solar growth (again)
The agency’s base case expects relatively flat growth in solar deployment over the next six years, but for solar to still dominate growth among renewable technologies. The agency’s estimates are again below those of major market analysts.
Zero energy homes make cents – as Vivint builds in Rhode Island
RMI has released an economic analysis of Zero Energy homes, suggesting their economics meet industry standards and stay within homeowner appetites for larger investments, while Vivint Solar has built such a home in Rhode Island.
The shift is on: CPS Energy breaks ground on its first storage + solar project in Texas
The unique project will match Texas’ largest previous battery storage project to address the difference between peak generation and peak demand.
Best practices for building residential solar power and market confidence
SEIA has released an update to its residential solar best practices guidelines. The guide’s purpose is to build trust in public observers of the solar market, and can be used to educate detail-oriented customers.
