Anchorage, Alaska, to build first community solar farm
Under the auspices of the Chugach Electric Association, the 500 kW Electron Village solar farm is expected to produce around 600 MWh per year.
Minnesota more than doubles installed solar in 2017
Minnesota Department of Commerce’s preliminary statistics show the state reaching 717 MW by the end of 2017, with particularly strong growth in the community solar sector.
TVA still electrifying cities like Nashville
A partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Metro and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and Nashville Electric Service will bring the Music City its first community solar project.
Hawaii regulators order expanded community renewables program
The state’s Public Utilities Commission has provided detailed guidance for a new program for HECO utilities, including an order for 8 MW of community solar in the first year.
New Mexico co-op signs 4.5 cent/kWh PPA for community solar project
The 3 MW project is expected to come online in March.
Minnesota community solar capacity soars to 170 MW
According to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Minnesota’s long ballyhooed community solar program has exploded, with more than 100 projects reaching a capacity of 170 MW of electricity.
Georgia Power to open community solar program in January
The 3 MW program which opens in January offers a share in solar – for a remarkably steep price.
Iowa lights way to a solar future as largest solar garden comes online
Known more for its wind than its solar resources, Alliant Energy Iowa has brought a 6.2 MW solar project online.
Bridging the gap in Illinois community solar project and program development
Solar developers face the challenges of different degrees of uncertainty in project construction, financing and subscriber acquisition.
Dominion Energy Virginia to push for 10 MW of community solar
The 10 MW RFP takes some of the first steps toward creating its Community Solar Pilot Program, which it was directed to do by Virginia Senate Bill (SB) 1393 into law in May.
