First Solar shares soar on release of Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings
The thin-film PV manufacturer sold a record 14.1 GW of modules resulting in sales increasing year-on-year, yet the company faces global policy uncertainty going forward.
Sunrise brief: pv magazine awards 2024 announced
Also on the rise: A Virginia proposal would give the state a role in siting solar and storage over 20 MW. Louisiana 50 MW solar facility significantly boosts Bayou State’s clean energy production. And more.
Fossil fuel companies sued by all New England states, except one
Maine is the most recent state to sue fossil fuel companies for deception, negligence and more. New Hampshire is the one New England holdout that has not joined its neighbors in taking a stand against fossil fuel companies’ role in causing climate change.
What happens when solar is installed without homeowner’s permission
A Connecticut couple and several companies including Sunrun have been sued by the state’s Attorney General for forging signatures, faking a voices, and unlawfully installing solar panels on a home without the owners’ consent.
Groups sue FEMA and HUD to focus energy funds on distributed solar and storage
Two federal agencies that provide billions of dollars for energy-related projects should fund renewable energy, a number of groups have argued in two lawsuits and two rulemaking petitions.
Sunrise brief: IRA should incentivize steel solar frames, says report
Also on the rise: Minnesota sues GoodLeap, Sunlight, Mosaic and Dividend over dealer fees. Improving transmission planning. And more.
Minnesota sues GoodLeap, Sunlight, Mosaic and Dividend over dealer fees
The Attorney General claims these companies misled consumers about residential solar pricing, concealing inflated fees behind the federal tax credit and long-term contracts with low interest rates.
Toledo Solar and First Solar reach agreement in lawsuit
Details of the settlement are confidential; however, Toledo Solar announced a new investor-led Independent board of directors and leadership team.
Iowa judge rules solar supports townspeople’s “health and safety”
An Iowa judge dismissed a lawsuit from townspeople opposing a solar power facility, noting that the town’s Comprehensive Plan explicitly promotes renewable energy for the well-being of residents.
Developer challenges Massachusetts town on solar zoning restrictions
PureSky Energy, formerly Amp Energy, contends that Shutesbury, Massachusetts is violating state law with its solar zoning regulations. The town is actively seeking to dismiss the lawsuit.
