Climate Central finds 41 million residents exposed to higher temperatures
Report finds that albedo had the most significant effect on the UHI index of each city, and that neighborhoods of low-income residents are the most affected.
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.
Nexamp orders 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules
The modules will support the construction of about 400 new community solar projects.
Summit Ridge Energy to develop six rooftop community solar projects in Maryland
The company has also expanded a partnership with climate solutions investor HASI to build and operate a 250 MW community solar portfolio.
SunPower survey finds education is essential to scaling residential solar
Fewer than 5% of domestic homes are solar-powered today, as consumers list cost and confusion about IRA benefits as primary deterrents to installing energy efficient appliances and solar panels at home.
New York provides pre-development support for solar and storage for LMI housing
A New York State program helps bring solar power to low- and moderate-income (LMI) housing by providing pre-development grants and technical assistance. The Clean Energy States Alliance considers the program a model for other states.
Sunrise brief: First Solar reports forced labor in supply chain
Also on the rise: Enphase releases solar products optimized for NEM 3.0. Nikola announces recall of battery electric vehicles, pauses sales after fire investigation. And more.
Three ways that community solar can grow Wisconsin’s economy
Forward Analytics estimates that building 350 solar installations will grow Wisconsin’s economy by funding local businesses, stimulating the regional real estate market and increasing jobs.
Nautilus acquires 23 MW of community solar assets in Maryland
Nautilus is no stranger to community solar in Maryland, having been an early participant in the community solar pilot program. The company owns and manages nearly 90 MW of operational and late-stage development projects in the state.
Sunrise brief: Community solar to exceed 6 GW in 2023
Also on the rise: Nextracker opens dedicated assembly line for tracker components, Vermont utility keeps the power on with portable long-duration energy storage, and Ambri liquid metal battery passes key safety certification.
