NCCETC: Net metering slowly shifting to value of solar
This quarter’s report on policies and rate design that affect distributed solar showed many of the same themes as previous reports, but also a glacial shift in approach.
San Diego is looking for 500 MW of pumped hydro to integrate renewables
San Diego is looking beyond batteries for solutions to match supply and demand of electricity as solar penetrations increase.
Peter Rive to leave Tesla
The SolarCity co-founder has left to “explore other opportunities” two months after his brother and fellow SolarCity Co-Founder Lyndon Rive announced his departure.
A Florida first: South Miami to require solar on new homes
The new regulation, the first of its kind outside of California, mandates 2.75 kW of solar for every 1000 square feet on new homes, as well as those that increase their square footage by 75% or more.
Hawaii regulators approve HECO’s 100% renewable energy plan
After years of trying to get utilities fully on board, HECO has issued a five-year plan to double solar and renewables on the road to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2040.
SunPower to build a 10 MW PV plant in… Oklahoma?
This will be the first plant of its size in the state, which has had a negligible solar market to date.
Penn State CPV system outperforms c-Si by 54%
A single-cell concentrating photovoltaic system developed by researchers at Penn State University has reached 30% efficiency, and generated 54% more energy during a two-day test than conventional crystalline silicon solar under the same conditions.
You install 1600 megawatts and what do you get? Another 1600 MW!
Massachusetts has installed 1600 MW of solar three years ahead of schedule, but will the state’s next 1600 plan be as SMART? A plan has been filed and comments made, while the state’s existing solar program is getting capped out.
California’s energy transition needs more than cap and trade
The state’s landmark program, which includes carbon price high enough to affect the electric power sector, has been extended. However, California may have bigger challenges when it comes to transforming its energy system.
Southern Company launches Tesla Powerpack demo project
The power company says it aims to better understand the siting, installation, and operational requirements of commercial and industrial energy storage systems.
