Rooftop solar friendly bill introduced in Georgia
Net metering caps would be expanded and community solar access widened in Senator Jason Anavitarte’s bill.
Sunrise brief: Retaining value for solar customers under California NEM 3.0 rule change
Also on the rise: Innovations in long-duration energy storage. Illinois utility to double its community solar capacity this year. And more.
Illinois utility to double its community solar capacity this year
By the the end of 2023 Commonwealth Edison expects to double its current cumulative installation to more than 150 community solar projects installed, serving more than 36,000 customers across its more than 11,400 square mile service territory in northern Illinois.
Sunrise brief: Energy justice, LMI solar strike a chord at Intersolar North America
Also on the rise: Whole home backup solar battery, DC-to-DC electric vehicle charger debut at Intersolar. New Jersey steps ahead with clean energy initiatives. And more.
Energy justice, LMI solar strike a chord at Intersolar
The energy burden on disadvantaged or low-to-moderate income communities has translated to more than 15% of disadvantaged households’ income devoted to paying for energy each month as the cost for electricity rises, compared to 2 to 3% that average income households typically pay for energy each month.
Interconnection delays slow U.S. community solar growth
While community solar dropped 16% in 2022, it’s still expected to double by 2027, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie and Coalition for Community Solar Access.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge announces record revenues in 2022
Also on the rise: The IRA will unleash community solar markets. Saltwater flow battery added to solar-on-canal project. And more.
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.
