North American solar power purchase agreements rise 3% in Q2
LevelTen Energy released its quarterly PPA Price Index Report, showing an increase in prices following a modest drop in Q1.
Louisiana allows firms to buy 500 more MW of renewable power
Louisiana’s large electricity customers will be allowed to purchase up to 500 MW of renewable power through a new type of agreement with renewable project owners.
Sunrise brief: Global electricity sector emissions may have peaked last year
Also on the rise: Tigo introduces power electronics supporting solar modules up to 800 W. More solar coming to Illinois. And more.
Microsoft announces largest-ever corporate procurement of renewable energy
The tech giant signed on for 10.5 GW of renewable energy with Brookfield Renewable Partners, which may cost more than $11.5 billion to build, according to Bloomberg NEF.
Stable solar power purchase agreement prices present “window of opportunity”
A report from LevelTen Energy showed increased stability in PPA prices following a period of market volatility.
Sunrise brief: California elected officials call for repeal of “utility tax”
Also on the rise: Duke Energy pilots incentive program for home solar and storage. The expanding commercial solar PPA landscape. And more.
Sunrise brief: Tesla reports record energy storage deployment figures
Also on the rise: Microsoft signs two large solar power purchase agreements. Amphenol begins operations at solar junction box factory in Arizona. And more.
Microsoft signs two large solar power purchase agreements
The software giant entered into two power purchase agreements for a total of 400 MW of solar energy from Texas solar plants.
Reducing cost of residential solar financing with virtual power plants
Solrite Energy says its new power purchase agreement has more agreeable finance terms due to the ability of distributed solar-plus-storage to make money as part of a virtual power plant.
Sunrise brief: Arizona proposes solar power export tax
Also on the rise: Solar power purchase agreement prices rise 15% year-over-year. Maine blueberry grower goes solar. And more.
