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Day: February 18, 2022

Rystad: Residential solar soars past C&I in 2021

Renewable energy and battery storage has racked up another banner year in 2021, according to end-of-year analysis from Rystad Energy. While there was growth across segments, residential solar has seen the most impressive gains, surpassing the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment for the year. January 4, 2022 Residential PV achieved a 30% increase in installations …

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Puerto Rico legislator calls on US Congress to prevent an “illegal tax” on Puerto Rico solar

Puerto Rico legislator Héctor Ferrer called on Congress to use its oversight authority over Puerto Rico’s fiscal oversight board to oppose a proposed fee on rooftop solar power. January 28, 2022 Puerto Rico legislator Héctor Ferrer has called on the US Congress to prevent an “illegal tax on private rooftop solar generation” in Puerto Rico. …

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Key cybersecurity considerations for renewable energy plant operators in 2022

As global markets transition toward more renewable energy sources, cyber hackers will look for ways to exploit those resources. Cybersecurity is now a business imperative. February 2, 2022 In recent years, the power industry has become more connected than ever, with a delicate grid supporting much of our critical infrastructure. Any disruption could be catastrophic, …

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Plans to shrink incentives for rooftop solar draw backlash

With the state considering sweeping reductions in rooftop solar incentives for new users, advocates of the current program are warning the move would undercut the state’s drive to 100% clean energy and compromise other benefits of the homeowner panels. But proponents of the changes — which include private electric companies as well as a prominent …

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Greenskies adds sprawling rooftop solar array to senior living community center

Covenant Living of Cromwell has partnered with Greenskies Clean Focus and Titan Energy, a leading full-service energy consulting company, to install a 159-kW solar energy system on the new Town Center building roof in Cromwell, Connecitcut. In addition to reducing operating costs, this solar array will benefit the community in other ways. It will improve …

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U.S. policies continue to drive solar PV and wind power markets

According to GlobalData’s recent report, ‘United States Power Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2021 – Market Trends, Regulations, and Competitive Landscape’, installed renewable capacity (excluding hydropower) increased from 16.5 GW in 2000 to 239.2 GW in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 14.3%. By 2030, the cumulative renewable capacity is expected to rise to 884.6 …

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Pine Gate completes financing for two Michigan solar projects

The two projects will bring more than 50 MW of solar to Consumers Energy customers across the state. December 27, 2021 Pine Gate Renewables and Irradiant Partners announced that the companies have achieved financing for two utility-scale solar projects, set to bring more than 50 MW of new renewable generation to Michigan. MacBeth Solar and …

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Sunrise brief: Big solar headed for big Texas oil operation

Also on the rise: Three solar installations in Louisiana–one is a Tesla residential. Greenbacker solar project will meet 30% of Middlebury College’s electicity needs. Puerto Rico legislator calls on US Congress to oppose proposed fee on rooftop solar. T-Mobile one step closer to 100% renewable.

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