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.
White House announces solar initiatives to reduce electricity bills, create clean energy jobs
The Biden-Harris administration launches low-income energy assistance program and funding to support careers in solar energy in underserved areas.
Sunrise brief: Panasonic plans $4 billion US electric vehicle battery factory
Also on the rise: No resting on laurels, New York seeks to improve upon successful solar programs. Shipping costs remain key challenge for solar sector. And more.
Minnesota’s value-of-solar law helps protect consumers from rising natural gas prices, says group
As utility customers face the higher costs of gas-fired generation, Minnesota’s approach to valuing community solar will help protect customers from price volatility, said a director with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
