Michigan revamps RPS, net-metering in last-minute bill
After marathon negotiations lasting more than 20 hours, the state’s legislature raised the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and sets a deadline to create a “grid” charge for distributed-generation customers — but current customers are exempt.
FERC declines to intervene in Montana PURPA fight
The federal regulatory body states that Montana’s PSC is not in compliance with PURPA, and says that FLS Energy is free to pursue a remedy in the courts.
PG&E switches to Net Metering 2.0
Less than a week after warning that it would hit caps on the previous net metering program some some time in December, the California utility has transitioned to its successor program.
Dynapower and Samsung SDI roll out integrated behind-the-meter energy storage system.
This line of systems will incorporate Dynapower’s recently released Generation 2 MPS product line of behind-the-meter energy storage inverters and Samsung SDI’s recently released E2 battery solution. The initial release of the joint system will be a 250 kW/550 kWh offering, with a 100 kW two-hour system to follow.
Debates about future demand for silver in PV continue
With silver use per cell falling as overall PV demand grows, two different consultancies have given different accounts of future demand for silver in PV applications.
Dow’s Powerhouse Solar Shingle dream finally dies
With the final sale of its manufacturing equipment, the chemical giant’s dreams of leading a solar-roofing revolution have officially ended.
REC claims most popular solar-panel brand status for U.S. residential market
The European solar-panel manufacturer shipped 166 MW of its modules in the third quarter to the United States, which could support its claim.
Sunrun begins offering solar and storage in California
The second-largest residential solar installer has expanded its solar-plus-storage offerings after a successful roll-out in Hawaii.
Lazard: Global solar PV, storage costs fall in 2016
The financial advisory finds that costs from solar are falling faster than other energy sources, and is additionally documenting steep falls in storage costs.
IEA: solar, wind need new policies to tackle variability concerns
New report by the International Energy Agency identifies the integration of masses of variable renewable energy as the chief challenge facing next-generation solar and wind power, citing policy support as key in maximizing potential.
