Solar industry should focus on virtual power plants, says DOE’s Jigar Shah
With the days of solar net metering “numbered” and more utilities looking to deploy virtual power plants that compensate owners of distributed storage, industry veteran Jigar Shah sees virtual power plants as a route to industry success.
Allume Energy receives $1.5 million bridge investment to deploy SolShare technology in Southeast U.S.
The company estimates that its technology can help residents in multi-unit buildings save up to 40% on their electricity bills.
Sunrise brief: Arizona approves cut to solar compensation rates
Also on the rise: “Make it burn” and other lithium-ion first responder guidance. Coalition urges Biden Administration to scrap hydrogen hub plans. And more.
Arizona approves cut to solar compensation rates
A 37% cut had been proposed, but the Arizona Corporation Commission upheld the precedent of capping the reduction at 10%, but new risks may emerge.
Sunrise brief: Arizona to vote on 37% slash to solar net metering
Also on the rise: Microsoft invests in 6.6 MW solar facility in Mississippi. Texas to activate its first virtual power plants. And more.
Sunrise brief: California Public Utilities Commission stacks the deck against rooftop solar
Also on the rise: Private investments in clean energy and manufacturing top $270 billion, GAF Timberline solar shingles recalled for fire hazard, and Ohio tightens screws on large solar facilities…
Sunrise brief: Meyer Burger to bring 2 GW of solar cell manufacturing to Colorado
Also on the rise: How will the latest change to net metering impact solar adoption in California? Solar contractor tool helps quote roofing and solar in one. And more.
Lincoln Park’s first community solar program
Low-income and minority communities are often most affected by extreme and damaging weather storms, as well as to indoor air pollution and higher energy costs. However, one community in Minnesota is actively working to change that.
Sunrise brief: Texas curtailed 9% of solar generation in 2022
Also on the rise: The last net-metered project in Indiana. State climate policies that can make a difference. And more.
The last net-metered project in Indiana
A 1.3 MW, behind-the-meter solar project had to meet a six-month deadline in order for the project to be exempt from Indiana’s 2017 law that revoked net-metering.
