California utilities commission rejects solar microgrid proposal
The commission deemed Sunnova’s application to be an attempt to create a monopoly, while simultaneously showing affinity toward investor-owned utility-run microgrids.
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Sunnova files for $3.3 billion Department of Energy loan
The company looks to greatly expand its rollout of solar virtual power plant services.
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California utilities commission advised to block solar and storage microgrid application
In a move that was “shocking” to solar and storage provider Sunnova, the California Public Utilities Commission made yet another decision in favor of the investor-owned electric utility giants.
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Sunnova to incorporate Franklin Home Power system in home solution
The storage and management solution will be available to Sunnova’s existing solar customers as well as to developers of new homes as a whole-home solution.
SolarEdge home battery joins Sunnova energy-as-a-service offering
The DC-coupled battery offers efficiency improvements over traditional batteries, which require three power conversions.
Sunrise brief: Major utilities seek dismissal of California community microgrid proposal
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To the chagrin of utilities, this “electric microutility” seeks solar on every roof and a battery in every garage
Sunnova’s groundbreaking community microgrid proposal is fighting back against a motion to dismiss, from major utility companies who must feel their business plan is being attacked.
