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Day: January 30, 2023

OYA Renewables awarded 13+ MW in projects for community solar program in New York 

OYA Renewables is developing two new community solar projects that have been selected as part of the first round of a community solar program in New York. Known as Expanded Solar For All (E-SFA), the program delivers the benefits of clean energy to underserved New Yorkers. The awarded solar projects, which will generate more than …

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Building new solar projects is less expensive than operating existing coal plants

Energy Innovation Policy & Technology released a report that finds the economics of replacing coal with renewables could fund a massive battery storage buildout, adding reliability to the benefit of reduced emissions. January 30, 2023 The cost of operating existing coal power plants in the United States continues to increase while coal jobs, generation, and …

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Solar One project to bring affordable solar energy to NYC public housing wins DOE award

A 1.2 MW solar energy project across 40 New York City Housing Authority rooftops has been named as the national winner of a U.S. Department of Energy program to make solar power affordable to renters in public housing. The project was developed by Solar One in collaboration with WE ACT for Environmental Justice, the Brooklyn …

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Assistance for solar on low-income housing in Massachusetts

Resonant Energy’s Solar Technical Assistance Retrofit (STAR) program offers financial and technical assistance to affordable housing organizations. January 30, 2023 The Massachusetts-based Solar Technical Assistance Retrofit (STAR) program is entering its third phase with a goal to support the development of 3 MW of low-income housing solar. Launched by Resonant Energy, the Boston branch of …

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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office invalidates some Tigo rapid shutdown infringement claims

The SunSpec Alliance announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on January 30 invalidated key patent claims of Tigo Energy’s U.S. Patent No. 10,256,770 (the ‘770 patent) that Tigo has used against the SunSpec Alliance, SunSpec member companies and other solar power companies. The Patent Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a Final …

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DSD signs massive supply agreement with PanelClaw to avoid supply risks

Unpredictable supply chain disruptions continue to impact various solar system components, and commercial solar developer, operator, and asset owner DSD Renewables (DSD) is changing its procurement approaching in 2023 as a result. DSD is seeking deeper partnerships that ensure long-term access to necessary building materials to develop projects and meet growing customer needs. Example? DSD …

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Facebook tops 1 GW of renewables procured through Apex Clean Energy

Meta (Facebook) signed on as offtaker for a 195 MW solar project in Texas, further establishing it as a top corporate purchaser of renewable energy. Its total solar procurement is approaching 4 GW. January 30, 2023 Apex Clean Energy announced an environmental attribute purchase agreement with Meta (Facebook) for the full capacity of the 195 …

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Solar module surplus, 400 W in demand and more 2023 PV market insights for solar installers

Right now, all signs point to a buyers market for solar modules in the residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) segments. Supply is ready and waiting. Prices are low, and wattages are high. How did we get here? What comes next? To wrap Module Month on Solar Builder, let’s take stock of the PV module …

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RFO alert: Clean Power Alliance seeks solar-plus-storage

The California community choice aggregator has issued a Request for Offers for the installation of solar-plus-storage to provide backup power to 12 sites during emergencies. January 30, 2023 Clean Power Alliance’s Power Ready Program is looking for developers who are qualified to build power resiliency in several Southern California communities. Founded in 2017, Clean Power …

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