A vision of an infinite, clean energy economy
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Jamey Johnson puts forth his vision for a new political party based on sustainability principles.
As 2017 ends, we say thank you – here’s to a great 2018
To say 2017 was an eventful one for the solar industry would be like saying baby pandas that sneeze are adorable. But somehow we managed to survive – and we look forward to bringing you the news of 2018, no matter where it takes us.
Boulder solar incentives to be available Spring 2018
The City of Boulder, Colorado will offer solar grants and rebates around March, 2018 for nonprofits and homeowners.
U.S. renewables replace coal and gas in 2017
The output of all the main sources of thermal electricity generation declined in the first nine months of this year, as hydro, wind and solar boomed and demand fell.
IEA explores paths to PV and wind integration
The International Energy Agency has released a manual for policy makers on the issues involved in the large scale integration of solar and wind power into power grids.
Florida module manufacturer flourishes
SolarTech Universal plans to expand its employee base by 100 next year – including in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Concerns raised over details of Illinois renewables plan
The Illinois Power Agency Plan containing the community and low and moderate income solar programs had a number of objections filed in December after its submission to the Illinois Commerce Commission.
New systems could help HECO add more rooftop PV
The Hawaiian utility, which has at times struggled with the state’s increasingly overwhelming rooftop PV penetration, hopes the new voltage regulators and management software might alleviate some of the grid congestion.
Florida utility to “rate base” 600 MW of solar
Tampa Electric is seeking cost recovery from its customers to pay for investments in large solar projects, which it says will be compensated by lower electric rates.
Sunnova to PREPA: Either help, or get out of the way
In a pointed letter to Puerto Rico’s utility, the U.S. residential solar provider, who has been trying to provide power to customers on the island since two hurricanes devastated it earlier this year, blasts the utility for making its job infinitely harder.
