Building a solar-focused registered apprenticeship program
Nexamp is laying the groundwork for a workforce training initiative that will help meet growing demand for skilled workers in the solar industry.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Walmart, Nexamp to bring 31 community solar projects to five U.S. states
The 31 community solar projects will be in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Flexible interconnection can generate 176% more revenue for community solar, report finds
A report by the Solar and Storage Industries Institute shows that flexible interconnection, which adjusts solar output based on grid conditions, can offer significant economic benefit to community solar developers.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon Solar reports $179 million Q3 loss
Also on the rise: Fully electric, net-zero Wisconsin school powered by a microgrid. Largest solar and energy storage project in U.S. achieves regulatory approval. And more.
Nexamp to bring 350 MW of distributed solar power generation to Illinois and New York
The portfolio is expected to reduce the cost of electricity for more than 10,000 households and provide an estimated 3,000 jobs.
Major U.S. corporations embracing community solar
The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) noted that household names such as Microsoft, Google, Walmart, Starbucks, Rivian, Wendy’s, and T-Mobile are just a few of the Fortune 500 companies that have signed agreements with community solar developers.
Sunrise brief: Community solar provider secures over half-billion-dollar investment
Also on the rise: Virginia governor signs legislation establishing community solar. How safe are LFP batteries? And more.
Community solar provider secures over half-billion-dollar investment
Nexamp secured a $520 million capital raise. It serves nearly 80,000 customers nationally and has a $2 billion investment strategy in Illinois.
Sunrise brief: Nexamp orders 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules
Also on the rise: Highway-side solar in three California counties can power 270,000 homes. Summit Ridge Energy to develop six rooftop community solar projects in Maryland. And more.
