Three-party joint venture formed for 250 MW of New York community solar
The trio expects to construct, own and operate one of the largest community solar portfolios in the state by 2025.
Utility delays stalling out rooftop solar projects for six months or more
Colorado residents and solar installers have accused utility Xcel Energy for having “no urgency” in installing meters and approving interconnection.
Bipartisan group files to repeal solar tariff moratorium
The tariff reaches as high as 250% of the cost of solar components shipped from four Southeast Asian countries responsible for 80% of the supply of solar in the US.
US renewable PPA price hikes cool off as material costs fall
An Edison Energy report shows prices increased more moderately (4%) in Q4 2022, as compared to the steep price hikes experienced since 2021.
Microsoft to purchase 2.5 GW of Qcells solar
Qcells will provide US-made solar modules and perform engineering, procurement, and construction for Microsoft’s solar projects.
50 states of solar incentives: Illinois
The Illinois solar market was kick-started by the Adjustable Block Program, now called Illinois Shines, a capped program that offers significant solar renewable energy credits.
Colorado co-op signs on for 1.2 TWh of annual renewable energy
CORE Electric Cooperative will purchase wholesale electricity from 400 MW of solar and wind and 100 MW of energy storage managed by Invenergy.
Solar total installed capacity to grow 84% in two years
Solar and wind generation are expected to reach 16% of the grid’s supply this year, doubling the 2018 total, said the Energy Information Administration. By 2024, renewables will account for more than one quarter of electricity generation in the U.S.
Inside the $455 billion U.S. investment in electric vehicles
The United States private sector makes up for nearly a quarter of the $860 billion in global EV investment announcements through 2030. Funding opportunities via legislation more than double that figure.
Ørsted to commence construction on 471 MW Texas solar project
The facility, which is expected to begin construction this month, ranks within the top ten largest solar projects in the United States.
