Solar 101: The obvious… and not so obvious… state solar incentives
Here are three tools to help you navigate the sometimes-complex array of state incentives for your rooftop solar project.
Microgrid advocacy group restructures as a nonprofit
The group advocates for microgrids, calling them a vital part of a healthy energy infrastructure.
Genius award for a student-designed portable solar carport
Dubbed Gismo Power, the appliance is entirely mobile, can be grid-connected, and may be folded for storage.
Florida town decides to gut net metering
The city of Green Cove Springs, Florida, has passed an ordinance to halve its net metering credit, a move that renewable advocates are concerned will spread to other towns.
Sunrise brief: SunPower aims for growth as it retires debt to enhance its flexibility
Also on the rise: An anti-solar bill fails a California Assembly vote, meet our new Associate Editor, a green hydrogen project gets more investment, and a blue hydrogen venture could come to a troubled synfuels plant.
IHSM clean energy insights: High module prices and shipping costs jeopardize 2021 installation outlook
In the first installment of a new monthly blog by IHS Markit, Edurne Zoco, executive director for clean energy technology, writes that high prices and increased freight costs are putting solar PV procurement teams under extreme pressure, particularly those teams with connection deadlines this year that were anticipating a more favorable pricing and logistic environment in the second half of 2021.
Canadian energy storage project gains financing commitment
The 250 MW/1,000 MWh project will draw and store existing surplus energy during off-peak periods and also provide grid balancing services and reduce the need for renewable curtailment.
Dual-axis tracker supports power production in cold climates
The solar solution installed by Aartha Group uses a unique design to achieve output goals in harsh winter conditions.
Solar supplier diversity database published by SEIA
SEIA’s database aims to offer a connection to businesses that are at least 51% owned by racial minorities, disabled persons, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and women.
People on the move: Guzman Energy, Ideematec, Leeward Renewable, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
