Sunrise brief: Oil major to pay $220 million for 9 GW solar development pipeline
Also on the rise: a report highlights long-duration storage challenges, Canadian Solar to sell shares to fund its energy storage business, a Houston office block will sprout rooftop PV, and an Oregon bill expands EV access.
Sunrise brief: Over 1 GW a day of new solar to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, IEA says
Also on the rise: CS Energy provides EPC services for a 50 MW solar portfolio, UL buys a solar analytics platform, Sunnova places $500m of senior notes, service stations on Puerto Rico go solar, and XL Fleet buys an EV charging provider.
Consider these three options if your business is exploring solar
Here are three basic models most businesses should weigh as they consider how they can best adopt solar energy.
Amazon adds solar, storage, and wind as it pushes to hit 100% renewable by 2025
The company said it has 206 renewable energy projects globally, comprised of 71 utility-scale solar and wind projects and 135 solar rooftops on facilities and stores.
Solar 101: Is my roof ready for solar?
In this series, we’ll break down the decision-making process into bite-sized pieces so you can navigate the process and feel good about your choices.
Walmart adds 6.5 MW of rooftop and canopy parking solar to California stores
The $10 million portfolio was developed by Sol Customer Solutions and will deliver energy to seven stores across the state.
EPRI nets $2m to study why people choose solar energy
EPRI will look into how residential and commercial utility customers make decisions related to adopting solar power along with other technologies, such as energy storage and electric vehicles.
New Columbia Solar raises $75 million, looks to develop 50 projects in D.C.
The company closed a tax equity deal with Franklin Park Infrastructure that will help it add solar capacity in a challenging urban environment.
Wells Fargo to install nearly 100 solar arrays on U.S. properties
The shift in strategy means the bank will move away from using RECs as its primary tool to meet its renewable energy goals.
The best way to RFP a solar project: don’t
Your company has decided that it’s time to go solar. A solar RFP might seem like the most logical way to go, but there are drawbacks that can lead to slower kick-off, lower quality work and financial underperformance. Here are some questions you should ask yourself to avoid these pitfalls.
