NEXTracker wind testing stands up to Hurricane Matthew
NEXTracker recently sent us a photo of its trackers standing unharmed in a small lake of water delivered by Hurricane Matthew, emphasizing the point that rigorous wind testing is good for the solar industry.
Invenergy wind and solar mega-project still has a long way to go
Despite the media buzz, Invenergy’s 6-state wind and solar project does not yet have power contracts.
42 States (and DC) try to screw with solar
The 50 States of Solar Policy Report by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center documents 117 separate actions that changed or attempted to change various policies affecting the solar industry
D.E. Shaw proposes to take over as TerraForm sponsor
The renewable energy investor says that the taking TerraForm off SunEdison’s hands could allow the company to recover.
Tesla gigafactory to combine Silevo, Panasonic HIT solar technologies
Panasonic will operate the Buffalo “gigafactory”, and sell modules to Tesla/SolarCity.
Dominion constructs another solar plant outside of Virginia
Despite repeatedly interfering with solar development in its home state of Virginia, the electricity-generation giant continues to build solar plants in other states.
Sonnen Supplies First Net-Zero Low-Income Housing Project
Los Angeles-based sonnen is supplying its energy storage solution for what is being called the first net-zero, low-income rental housing development in the country.
Venture capital funding in batteries and smart grids declines sharply in Q3: Mercom report
Latest Mercom Capital report finds that just $102 million in VC funding for smart grid, battery storage and efficiency sectors was raised in Q3, down from $433 million in Q2. Project funds for residential and commercial storage soars, however.
Duke issues RFP for 750 GWh of renewables in the Carolinas
The utility’s solicitation for 750 GWh of renewables could be met with 400 MW of new solar PV.
Solar in Georgia enters new phase
Continuing its ascent as a solar powerhouse, Georgia’s electric cooperatives across the state are adding solar to their portfolios
