50 states of solar incentives: North Carolina
North Carolina is ranked fourth in the country for solar installations, growth that is driven by solar supportive renewable energy portfolio standards, policies and regulations.
Sunrise brief: Sungrow mulling new inverter factory outside of China
Also on the rise: US startup unveils plug-and-play solid-state battery for residential applications. California lawmakers pass equitable community solar bill. And more.
California lawmakers pass equitable community solar bill
AB 2316 gives renters access to clean energy and lowered bills and ensures at least 51% of customers are low-income.
Amp Energy closes $155 million in financing for solar-plus-storage portfolio
A 61 MW community solar portfolio is financed by KeyBank leading the construction and term debt and U.S. Bank investing in the tax equity of the portfolio.
Sunrise brief: President Biden signs into law the largest climate & energy bill in U.S. history
Also on the rise: Metal roofing: The perfect platform for solar PV. Pivot Energy acquires Maryland-based community solar developer, SGC Power. And more.
Pivot Energy acquires Maryland-based community solar developer, SGC Power
The acquisition by Pivot Energy will enable SGC to enter new markets and increase value to their property owners.
University of Rochester partners with Amp Energy on community solar
The University subscribed to six solar facilities and 1 billion kWh over the next 25 years.
Sunrise brief: Battery storage operation under net billing provides virtually no grid value, says Berkeley Lab study
Also on the rise: US added 15 GW generating capacity, 4.2 GW solar in first half 2022. Pairing agrivoltaics and pollinator habitat with community solar in New York. And more.
Community solar market forecast to grow 7 GW by 2027
State-level policy has fueled the growth, and pending legislation for community solar programs in five states could add another 1.2 GW, according to Wood Mackenzie
Pairing agrivoltaics and pollinator habitat with community solar in New York
Renewable Properties unveils a 16-project, 70 MW portfolio that considers land use, habitat and community needs in its design.
