April 13, 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

The sky may not be falling: Heliene CEO speaks on anti-circ investigation

In the weeks that have followed the US Department of Commerce’s (DOC) announcement that it will pursue an investigation into solar cell and module manufacturers in Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam potentially using parts produced by Chinese companies, voices from across the solar industry have united around the belief that the institution of antidumping and …

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Meta signs 156-MW PPA on EDP Renewables Texas solar project

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Facebook parent company Meta has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 156 MW of the 240-MW Cattlemen Solar Park in Milam County, Texas. EDP Renewables North America developed and will construct, own and operate Cattlemen Solar Park, which will be operational in 2023. Cattlemen is the second PPA EDP Renewables and Meta have arranged, …

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To speed interconnection, consider public control of grid operators, says law professor

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To speed interconnection of utility-scale solar and storage, “maybe we want somebody running the show that has more of an interest in getting all these resources in the grid,” said law professor Shelley Welton in a webinar for “100% clean energy states.” April 13, 2022 With utility-scale solar and storage projects stalled in the PJM …

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86% of Florida voters, regardless of political party, want Gov. DeSantis to veto anti-solar bill

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In a Sachs Media poll of Florida voters, 86% said they want Governor Ron DeSantis to veto the bill, and only 3% of respondents across party lines said they support the bill. April 13, 2022 Last month, the Florida state legislature passed House Bill 741, which phases down the value of solar net metering, and …

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Nonprofits kick off Solar Education Week with virtual events, college campus gatherings

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Clean energy, environmental justice and solar equity nonprofit organizations and advocates are sparking a national conversation about solar through the eighth annual Solar Education Week. Taking place from April 15-22, the week leading up to Earth Day features a range of events across the country along with a campaign to spread clean energy education nationwide. …

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Maryland Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 moves to the Governor’s desk

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Maryland is one step closer to passage of the Climate Solutions Now Act as the General Assembly passed the bill and now moves it to the Governor’s desk. Governor Hogan has said that he will not veto the bill, but will let it pass without his signature. The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 speeds …

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Case study: Why residential solar installers should be thinking about commercial

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The U.S. commercial solar segment is finally taking off, with installations up 31% in Q3 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2020. The diversity of new commercial solar projects, provide ample opportunities for installers of all sizes to find new avenues to grow in this booming market. LONGi and its solar installer partners capitalized …

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Maryland sets goal of net-zero economy-wide emissions by 2045

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Maryland’s legislature has passed an ambitious new climate bill called the Climate Solutions Now Act, which sets an early goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 60% by 2031, and a long-term goal for the state’s economy to reach net-zero emissions by 2045. The bill became law after Gov. Hogan declined to take action on it. …

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Our nation’s renewables goals are at risk; the US Commerce Department must reject the latest tariff petition

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The Commerce Department has the choice to move forward with a baseless petition that will result in massive job losses and set back our clean energy goals or fix its mistake by immediately issuing a negative preliminary determination — speed is of the essence. April 13, 2022 Solar power was highlighted in last week’s report …

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Nevada Gold Mines will extract 200 MW of solar energy to power operations

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Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is investing in a 200-MW solar project designed to accelerate its decarbonization program in line with the Barrick Gold Corporation’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap. NGM is majority owned and operated by Barrick. NGM is partnering with U.S. manufacturer First Solar to procure all modules required to support construction. The company has …

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