The IRA will unleash community solar markets
Community solar provides measurable, tangible benefits to the grid and ratepayers. While some may argue about the exact value of these benefits, distributed solar, and community solar specifically, is an integral part of the grid.
Reactivate Illinois community solar program enrollment begins
The Illinois projects provide benefits to income-qualified and energy transition communities and will deliver enough clean energy to power about 1,200 homes, providing customers a combined projected savings of $12 million over 20 years.
Sunrise brief: Interest in solar apprenticeship expands in response to IRA
Also on the rise: 13 European PV equipment makers pitch their machines to U.S. PV manufacturers. EV batteries alone could satisfy short-term grid storage demand. And more.
Three-party joint venture formed for 250 MW of New York community solar
The trio expects to construct, own and operate one of the largest community solar portfolios in the state by 2025.
Sunrise brief: Five community solar projects coming to disadvantaged communities in California
Also on the rise: 50 states of solar incentives–Indiana. Solar may cover the world’s electricity demand with 0.3% of its land area. And more.
Five community solar projects coming to disadvantaged communities in California
The five projects, to be built by Renewable Properties, will fulfill the remaining capacity of PG&E’s Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff program.
Sunrise brief: EDF installed 1 GW of solar, wind and storage in 2022
Also on the rise: In 2022 pv magazine USA website traffic up 83%, reflecting dynamic solar industry. GM announces $650 million production plan with Lithium Americas. And more.
EDF installed 1 GW of solar, wind and storage in 2022
Through its PowerFlex affiliate, EDF deployed 76.7 MW of solar and 9.4 MWh of storage projects.
Community solar up, net metering down in 2023
This year five states will introduce community solar programs, while net metering continues to be challenged, and flexible financing may offer a competitive edge, said Wood Mackenzie.
ReneSola rebrands as Emeren
The global solar developer, owner and operator changed its name to Emeren, which it says stands for “empowering renewables”. The company’s stock symbol remains unchanged.
