community solar

Participants will subscribe to a share of the utility’s solar production without having to install panels on their roof.

Also on the rise: EDPR and Meta sign PPA for 156MW of solar from Cattlemen Solar Park in central Texas. Castillo Engineering selected to provide electrical design for New York community solar portfolio. NYSERDA launches energy advisory website for low-to moderate income households. Bluetti launches 350W foldable solar module. Green hydrogen electrolyzer provider closes $45 million Series B. Gallaudet University to install 2.5MW microgrid.

Also on the rise: The Rocky Mountain Institute released a report outlining how its vision of “community solar+” can spread the benefits of solar throughout our communities. Qcells holds onto its number one spot in US market, rebrands, and recommits. NV Energy is accepting proposals for solar projects, as well as energy storage, wind, and other forms of renewables. First Solar closes 4GW module supply agreement with Silicon Ranch. Duke Energy’s Stony Knoll 22.6MW solar power plant now operational in North Carolina.

The Rocky Mountain Institute released a report outlining how its vision of “community solar+” can spread the benefits of solar throughout our communities.

Also on the rise: Largest solar project in Wisconsin gets regulatory approval. Aspen Power to acquire 53MW of community solar projects from Trajectory Energy Partners. 6K awarded $1.5 million Massachusetts manufacturing grant to fund battery recycling equipment. Solar anti-circ investigation may not be determined by Commerce until late August, said ROTH.

The community solar portfolio includes a project with an historic church, another project with a non-profit foundation working to preserve a historic site, and an installation on a reclaimed former coal mine in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Also on the rise: Hot carrier solar cells could potentially breaking the Shockley-Queisser limit of silicon-based photovoltaics. Job moves at Nexamp, Algonquin Power & Utilities, and more. Photovoltaic cell harvests energy day and night. Power Factors selected to manage Vesper Energy’s development pipeline. New inverter from SMA for residential, commercial PV. Aluminum-nickel molten salt battery for seasonal renewables storage. Nautilus completes 24.9MW community solar portfolio in New York.

New York State is the number one community solar market in the US, and the largest market for Nautilus, which now has over 87MW in operation in the state.

Also on the rise: Solar on pace to save the world. Solar investments are scaling up, but inefficient O&M is weighing them down. Kevin Hostetler named CEO of Array Technologies. AgriSolar tour makes first stop at Biosphere 2. Boviet Solar R&D initiatives include 600W modules, N-Topcon, and HJT cells. With acquisition of Green IT, Radian Generation adds cybersecurity to its asset management toolbox. County-wide community solar campaign launches in New York. Gloomy IPCC report notes that capital flowing to fossil fuels still greater than that directed toward combating climate change.

Neighborhood Sun is partnering with OYA Solar and Climate Smart Communities to educate New Yorkers about community solar, plus they’re offering a sign-on bonus.