Solar energy in New York state covered record 20% of state power demand
During the noon hour on May 18, 2023, NYISO reported that consumer and utility-side solar resources generated 3.33 GW of clean energy output, while the behind-the-meter portion of 3.2 GW and utility-operated 130 MW accounted for 20% of the state’s electricity demand.
50 states of solar incentives: New Mexico
Currently ranked 20th in the country for installed solar, the outlook for solar in the state is bright, with SEIA projecting that nearly 4 GW will be added in the next five years, popping the state up to the 12th spot.
Community solar, DG market gives rise to automated market system for procurement
Anza, a marketplace for small-scale utility, community solar and distributed generation projects including storage, sees itself as a digital online market resource for developers looking to book equipment and save capital in real-time based on market pricing curves and other factors.
Sunrise brief: PVEL names Top Performers in ninth edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Also on the rise: Indoor cannabis growing facility runs on solar. New Jersey gears up to release agrivoltaic blueprint. And more.
Slate of 45 projects selected for New Mexico community solar program
InClime Solutions announced 200 MW of projects selected for inclusion in the next slate of New Mexico’s community solar program.
Polar Racking adds two U.S. solar mount manufacturing facilities
The company said the sites will add over 1 GW of capacity, serving increased demand for domestically produced solar components.
Sunrise brief: Maryland becomes the 23rd community solar state
Also on the rise: Puerto Rico cannot afford to repay any of utility PREPA’s debt, says analyst. 50 states of solar incentives–Arizona. And more.
Maryland becomes the 23rd community solar state
With the signing of HB 908, Maryland becomes the 23rd U.S. state to implement a shared-access community solar framework without limitation to accessibility.
Community solar project coming to coal country
A Kentucky electric cooperative retained the services of Solar Energy Solutions to install a 187 kW community solar garden for Frankfort residents and local businesses.
Silicon Valley Bank reemerges as a lender, extends credit to Pivot Energy community solar portfolio
Subscribers in the portfolio include municipalities, healthcare, food service, and retail companies, as well as 8,000 low-to-moderate income (LMI) households.
