Hardware giant Lowe’s plans solar on 174 rooftops in three states
Rooftop solar arrays of more than 133 MW are to be completed in partnership with DSD Renewables, Greenskies Clean Focus and Infiniti Energy, helping Lowe’s to reach sustainability goal of 50% renewable energy for its facilities by 2030.
Sunergy to go public in $475 million valuation SPAC merger
The Florida-based installer of SunPower and Tesla Powerwall systems announced its intent to combine with ESGEN Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company backed by Energy Spectrum Partners, in a transaction that would result in the combined company becoming a Nasdaq-listed company later this year.
Distributed solar project updates in California, Maryland and New York
Project updates for rooftop, commercial, industrial, and community scales for projects built by ForeFront Power, Genie Solar Energy, and Summit Ridge Energy.
Sunrise brief: Invoke eminent domain, Marshall Plan for renewable energy, said JP Morgan CEO
Also on the rise: Global consensus shows solar must grow over 7,000% by 2050 to decarbonize. Transforming the grid with electric vehicles. And more.
Florida Chevy dealership activates 730 kW rooftop solar system
Consisting of more than 2,000 panels, Dimmit Chevrolet’s solar system is expected to generate more than 1 GWh of electricity per year.
Historic New Orleans opera house goes solar
Opened in 1853, the Marigny Opera House activated a 32 kW rooftop solar array across two south facing roof planes.
School district reaps $1.5 million in savings over initial term of solar-plus-efficiency upgrades
The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District in New York state reports that it recovered $1.5 million over an initial 18-month term for an energy savings project that integrates a 350 kW rooftop solar array, LED lighting and temperature control upgrades, as well as HVAC system upgrades.
50 states of solar incentives: Minnesota
In 2021 renewables accounted for 29% of total in-state electricity net generation in Minnesota, which the state hopes to increase to 100% by 2040.
Rooftop solar in Arkansas threatened by new legislation
House Bill 1370 would cut net metering rates in the state, severely damaging the value of customer-owned solar.
Retaining value for solar customers under California NEM 3.0 rule change
pv magazine reviews the California NEM 3.0 rule change and explores remaining options for prospective residential solar customers, along with how a residential solar installer can win in this new environment.
