California slashes rooftop solar export compensation for renters, schools, farms
The California Public Utilities Commission made yet another ruling to harm the value of rooftop solar and create beneficial market opportunities for the state’s large investor-owned utilities.
S-5! kept environment in mind with new solar-powered corporate headquarters
With native timber and moss covered rocks on the outside, the building has energy efficiency features on the inside and is topped with a 53 kW solar array mounted on its metal roof.
GAF Energy completes construction of 250 MW Texas solar shingle factory
The Georgetown, Texas facility increases GAF Energy’s solar shingle manufacturing output by 500% to 300 MW per year.
Sunrise brief: California rooftop solar policy struggles serve as warning to nation
Also on the rise: Shoals posts 48% year-over-year growth in record quarter. Strategies to deploying solar in underserved communities. And more.
California proposes “blatant seizure of property” in solar ruling
The California Public Utilities Commission is set to vote on a virtual net energy metering program that would force renters to sell solar generation to the utility and buy it back at a higher rate, outlawing them from consuming their electricity directly.
Tesla solar business slips 48% year-over-year
Meanwhile, the automaker’s energy storage unit boosted revenues by 40%, according to its Q3 earnings report.
Enphase launches home EV charger
The solar microinverter and home battery provider has released its IQ EV charger in the United States and Canada.
Solar advocates appeal North Carolina net metering cuts
Payment cuts to rooftop solar generation exports were in violation of state law, said the appeal.
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.
Arizona to vote on 37% slash to solar net metering
A proposed amendment would supersede the 10% reduction cap currently enforced by law.
