Connecticut Green Bank sponsors online solar marketplace
EnergySage has been contracted as the exclusive provider of GoSolarCT.com, which allows homeowners to research and comparison-shop for solar PV systems.
Sierra Club highlights 100% renewable communities
The environmental group’s latest report looks at 10 communities in the United States that are moving to 100% renewable energy.
NRG Yield to issue $350 million in bonds
The yieldco says that proceeds will be used to repay current borrowings, and may use the remainder to fund “acquisitions and investments”.
SolarWorld’s finalized Q2 financials confirm growth
The German PV manufacturer recorded significant growth in the company’s sales and revenues compared to the same period last year, while also returning to a positive operating result, although it had to revise down its preliminary results.
pv magazine USA weekly news roundup
A critical rate case in Arizona gets resolved, NRG moves to acquire SunEdison assets, SolarCity goes BIPV, downsizing at SMA and SunPower, results from SCTY, RUN & VSLR, and more…
Sunrun reports strong Q2 results
The third-party residential solar company is still struggling with high costs in its partner network, but has surpassed Vivint Solar as the second-largest residential solar installer in 2016 so far.
SolarCity to make BIPV modules at Buffalo factory, will consider cell partnership
Industry analysts note that the market for residential BIPV in the United States is “non-existent” at present, and SolarCity’s plans to use crystalline silicon are a new direction.
BREAKING: Arizona regulators preserve net metering in UNS case
The case was closely watched as a precedent for future rate cases in Arizona.
First Solar reports successes in Turkey and India
The thin film maker and developer reports 160 MW-DC of PV module orders in Turkey, while putting 130 MW-AC of projects online in India.
3D-Micromac opens North American headquarters in San Jose
This is the first major presence of the German laser experts in North America.
