Coal-plant closures bring opportunities for solar
A new report documents that most U.S. utilities remain firm on plans to eliminate coal plants on the already-announced schedule, offering the prospect of enormous business opportunities for the solar industry — as well as a glimmer of hope for displaced coal miners
Tesla/SolarCity completes PV and battery system to power Samoan island
The 1.4 MW solar and 6 MWh battery system will supply power to the 600 residents of Ta’u, replacing the island’s diesel generators.
Tesla officially acquires SolarCity
The largest residential solar developer is now officially part of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle and battery empire.
BREAKING: Tesla shareholders approve SolarCity acquisition
Solar Roof and Panasonic solar panel gigafactory, here we come.
GTM Research: Purchases to overtake third-party residential solar in 2017
GTM Research expects the declining market share of residential solar leasing and power purchase agreements to continue in coming years, with loans and direct purchases overtaking third-party solar as the dominant market in 2017.
Sunrun sprinting to 2016 finish line on strong Q3 results
Third party U.S. residential PV provider raises its outlook for the year after posting solid revenue and deployment figures in its third quarter financials.
APS, pro-solar group together spend $6 million on Arizona Corporation Commission races
The competition to fund these races comes as Commissioner Tobin is found to be soliciting money for his side job.
Tesla, SolarCity stress financial, operational benefits in advance of merger vote
Elon Musk and Lyndon Rive are arguing that SolarCity will bring cash in to Tesla’s balance sheet, while shareholders wait for the solar installer’s results call.
SolarCity signs 300,000 customer, but profitability questions remain
The milestone, representing a major step forward for a company in the midst of its complicated acquisition by Tesla, highlights the challenges of public companies that depend on long-term planning.
Tesla breaks into the black in Q3 results
The EV and battery maker maintains that its battery gigafactory will be ready to support Model 3 rollout in H2 2017, three weeks before a shareholder vote on the acquisition of SolarCity.
