BlueWave Solar partners with Laketricity to develop floating solar projects
The joint venture aims to develop floatovoltaic projects, first in Massachusetts and then across New England. Other projects are already proving the concept.
Researchers develop a novel design for agrivoltaics
The design uses metal brackets as mounting structures, conventional solar panels, and a grooved glass plate placed between the solar panels. System costs would be around $847/kW.
NY Green Bank attracts $314m investment from Bank of America
The backing will allow the bank to reinvest capital into new projects at a faster rate by making the additional financing available to more projects.
U.S. to net-zero carbon by 2050 will be a steep climb
Under one scenario, Worley and Princeton estimated that the U.S. would need to build 800 MW of solar every week for the next 30 years to achieve carbon neutrality.
New York adds $52.5 million in community solar incentives for low-income residents
The program includes low-to-moderate-income subscribers, affordable housing providers, and organizations working with disadvantaged communities.
People on the Move: Nexamp, TerraWatt Infrastructure, NRECA, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Bill would expand ITC to include integrated solar roofs
Also on the rise: A report names groups that are anti-solar and reveals their strategies, Illinois limits HOA power over rooftop solar, and SunPower added 13,000 customers in Q2 as it looks for big growth to close the second half.
Walmart signs on as anchor tenant for New York community solar
Nexamp is developing the nearly two dozen solar projects across the Empire State. Energy will power Walmart retail outlets and a distribution center.
SunPower added 13,000 solar customers, looks to strong growth in the third quarter
In its second quarter earnings statement, the company said it expects volume and margin improvements in its residential business to continue, with Q3 volume expected to top 40% compared with 2020.
Invenergy boosts battery energy storage component in Wisconsin solar project
The Paris Solar Energy Center was approved by regulators, but the developer is now asking to increase the storage total to 110 MW.
