Utility opposition stymies Fair Access to Community Solar Act in Washington
Legislators in Washington State were hoping to boost the state’s community solar program with bills that would establish The Fair Access to Community Solar Act; however, supporters will have to wait another year.
Sunrise brief: Bipartisan Senators request increased tariffs on solar imports from China
Also on the rise: Updated Enphase IQ8 microinverters are shipping in North America. Sharp unveils 580 W TOPCon solar panel with 22.45% efficiency. And more.
Distributed solar and storage policy trends
Trends in U.S. solar policy as tracked by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
Sunrise brief: NYC area energy storage developer nets $225 million investment
Also on the rise: Ohio’s largest solar complex activates its first phase. Agrivoltaics can help meet growing needs of the Lone Star State. And more.
Sunrise brief: California to grant $52 million for vehicle-to-grid home energy stations
Also on the rise: EcoFlow battery generator can back up a house for up to a month. Nautilus invests in community solar in the Midwest. And more.
Nautilus Solar acquires 16 community solar projects in Illinois
The community solar specialist expands its footprint into the Midwest with the acquisition of this 75.6 MW portfolio.
Two New York landfill solar projects become operational
Catalyze announced that two solar projects in Lancaster, New York commenced operation, one of which serves Finger Lakes Health through a community solar agreement.
Sunrise brief: Unprecedented solar and storage growth on horizon
Also on the rise: Nova Scotia’s largest utility-scale solar facility is complete. Adapture Renewables acquires 450 MW solar portfolio in MISO region. And more.
Community solar developer commits $5 million to train 1,500 workers
Dimension Renewable Energy committed funds for a solar installation workforce development program. The company also activated a portfolio of New Jersey solar projects.
Sunrise brief: Hail to blame for more than half of solar facility loss claims
Also on the rise: Four community solar projects to serve LMI residents in New York City area. U.S. Virgin Islands cover 30% of electricity needs with six solar-plus-battery facilities. And more.
