Who is working against distributed solar: National actors
A new report explores who has been behind efforts to curb distributed energy and solar deployment on both a state and national level. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at the report’s investigation of national anti-solar players.
Crystal arrangement results in 1,000x more power from ferroelectric solar cells
Researchers discovered a ferroelectric crystal lattice that increases a solar cell’s photovoltaic effect by a factor of 1,000.
Solar 101: Go solar, but go with your eyes open
Solar is uniquely virtuous among energy industries. But like all industries, consumers need to pay close attention to protect themselves.
Bill would expand the ITC to include integrated solar roofs
The RAISE the Roof Act would allow the entirety of an integrated solar roof to be covered by the investment tax credit.
Illinois reduces power HOAs have over distributed solar projects
Community associations can no longer determine where an installation goes and have to rule on all applications within 75 days of filing, thanks to the passage of HB 644.
Sunrise brief: TerraGen lines up $800m in financing for a multi-phase solar + storage project
Also on the rise: Two companies petition for Section 201 tariff extension, Morgan Solar introduces a new data tool, and an insurer wants Amazon to pay for a house fire caused by a defective solar generator.
After a solar generator caused a house fire, American Family wants Amazon to pay
Courts have ruled both ways on whether the online retailing platform can be held liable for selling products that cause damage. The latest case involves a house fire in Minnesota.
Data tool from Morgan Solar enables real-time insight into panel performance and optimization
The IV-DAQ and Analytics Portal is designed to provide a continuous stream of data on panel performance and also syncs with other sensors to offer insight into how a solar asset is performing.
RFP alert: Con Edison and Orange & Rockland are looking for battery energy storage capacity
Con Edison wants projects totaling at least 200 MW in New York City and Westchester County. O&R is looking for projects totaling 10 MW.
Terra-Gen secures $800 million in financing for solar + storage project in California
The project is on land leased from Edwards Air Force Base. Mortenson is the EPC contractor, First Solar is supplying the solar modules, and LG Chem and Samsung are supplying batteries.
