Ways and Means proposed budget will strike a blow to community solar
Scaling back the Investment Tax Credit could stymie American energy independence, local economic growth and private investment.
Aligned Climate Capital closes solar fund above its $200 million target
The Aligned Solar Partners 6 fund has placed more than 25 MW of distributed solar projects in service and acquired additional solar projects that are under construction or scheduled to begin over the next two years.
Despite uncertainty at the state and federal level, three California solar projects move forward
The three projects under development by Renewable Properties total over 17 MW and will supply power to Sonoma Clean Power and Pacific Gas and Electric.
Rooftop solar on shopping center to serve Maryland community solar program
The Hollinswood project in Baltimore serves the local community by selling the electricity generated into the Maryland Community Solar Program
Saving money is the biggest driver of residential solar adoption
A recent study by Ohio State researchers finds that cost savings and other practical benefits are the key motivators for people to adopt rooftop or community solar.
Nexamp secures $340 million refinancing for distributed solar portfolio
The developer and operator closed a $340 million private placement debt refinancing with PGIM Private Capital.
California community solar project to save income-qualified residents 20% on electric bills
The Dos Palos Clean Power project in Merced County is providing low-cost, clean energy to residents in disadvantaged communities.
California community solar bill would lower costs for all with no cost-shift
A study by Aurora Research finds that AB 1260 would bring multiple benefits to all ratepayers in California including reducing peak demand while also avoiding expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Net metering policies see significant revision in states across the U.S.
The recent 50 States of Solar report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies three trends in state policy activities and the top five distributed solar actions in Q1 2025.
U.S. distributed solar grew 5.4 GW in 2024
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance study finds that five states saw increases of more than 30% in distributed solar capacity, one state grew by 50% and another doubled its capacity.
