Sunrise brief: Solar wafer prices fall for first time in three months
Also on the rise: California ends summer with 5 GW energy storage record. Sunnova secures $3 billion Department of Energy loan. And more.
Sunnova secures $3 billion Department of Energy loan
The agreement will advance Project Hestia, a low-income distributed clean energy program.
Sunrise brief: FERC reforms interconnection, speeding critical renewables delays
Also on the rise: SolarEdge stock trades down despite record revenue in Q2. Sunnova to participate in battery emergency program in Puerto Rico. And more.
Virtual power plants roll out across the U.S.
Virtual power plants (VPPs) coordinate distributed resources and demand for a more resilient, cost-effective energy transition. And they are gaining traction in the United States.
Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing, in talks with Sunrun & Sunnova
In a recent interview with Roth MKM, Meyer Burger indicated that new guidance on the domestic content requirement, along with manufacturing incentives, have boosted their interest in manufacturing the solar cells for their 2 GW Arizona module factory.
California gold rush supporting 2023 residential solar market
Ohm Analytics reports an uptick in third-party ownership in several states and believes NEM 2.0 projects will support California installers for many months, while other regional market outlooks vary by energy costs and local incentives.
Sunrise brief: California proposes income-based fixed electricity charges
Also on the rise: Challenges to tackle in the new era for solar energy. Bank of America funding for solar workforce. And more.
California proposes income-based fixed electricity charges
California is looking to implement fixed monthly charges on utility bills. How does this affect residential solar?
SunPower paid customers via app to support the grid at peak demand
In a virtual power plant partnership with OhmConnect, SunPower customers can earn rewards for managing electricity use during peak electricity demand hours.
Sunrise brief: Republican debt ceiling bill guts clean energy in Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: Driven by solar, California’s net demand hit zero on Sunday. Tracking the sun on uneven terrain. And more.
