February 15, 2023 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Report: U.S. community solar growth expected to double by 2027 after slowing 16% in 2022

U.S. community solar installed capacity declined 16% in 2022 compared to last year, primarily driven by interconnection delays hindering growth in key state markets such as Massachusetts, Maine and Maryland. Industry-wide supply chain constraints also pushed project timelines into 2023, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for …

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California utilities commission advised to block solar and storage microgrid application

Policy / By Staff

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. February 15, 2023 In another move that is a boon to large investor-owned utilities in California and a bane to market competition, a distributed solar and …

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New Jersey commits to 100% clean energy by 2035

Policy / By Staff

In addition to accelerating the state’s commitment to clean energy, the governor launched the process to adopt a clean cars initiative, which would require all new cars and light-duty truck sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and more. February 15, 2023 Governor Phil Murphy announced a series of commitments to further “green” the Garden …

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ESS to deploy long-duration energy storage for Turlock Irrigation District in California

Projects / By Staff

ESS Inc. is set to deliver two Energy Warehouse (EW) systems to the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) in Central California. Supporting TID’s Project Nexus, the EWs will be paired with the first-ever installation of solar panels over irrigation canals in the United States. Project Nexus aims to generate clean energy while conserving water resources in an …

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Sunnova micro utility bid preliminarily dismissed by California judge

Projects / By Staff

Sunnova’s bid to become a micro utility in California received preliminary bad news this week. Administrative Law Judge Rizzo issued a proposed dismissal of its microgrid application. This is just a preliminary rejection, but a formal rejection would be a huge blow to Sunnova’s plans. “Until and unless the Commission hears the item and votes …

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Energy justice, LMI solar strike a chord at Intersolar

Installation / By Staff

The energy burden on disadvantaged or low-to-moderate income communities has translated to more than 15% of disadvantaged households’ income devoted to paying for energy each month as the cost for electricity rises, compared to 2 to 3% that average income households typically pay for energy each month. February 15, 2023 Energy justice and solar deployments …

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Interconnection delays slow U.S. community solar growth

Installation / By Staff

While community solar dropped 16% in 2022, it’s still expected to double by 2027, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie and Coalition for Community Solar Access. February 15, 2023 U.S. community solar installed capacity was down 16% in 2022 compared to the previous year, primarily driven by interconnection delays in key state markets …

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SALT Energy completes largest solar rooftop install in Florida

Industry / By Staff

Florida solar contractor SALT Energy recently completed the installation of a 3.24-MW solar project on the roof Badia Spices’ 300,000-sq.-ft manufacturing facility in Sweetwater, Florida. The project is currently the largest privately owned solar project in Florida. The solar project is capable of offsetting approximately 80% of the facilities electricity consumption. Established in 1967 by …

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Ameresco to develop 5 MW landfill solar project in Alton, IL

Projects / By Staff

Ameresco Inc. has partnered with the city of Alton, Illinois, to develop and install a 5 MWac/7 MWdc solar array. The solar installation will be developed on a local closed municipal landfill site in the city. Over the life of the project, the installation is designed to deliver approximately $1 million in revenue to Alton …

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Enteligent introduces DC-to-DC solar EV charger

Markets / By Staff

Debuting this week at Intersolar North America, Enteligent’s charger is powered by the sun and eliminates DC-to-AC power conversion. February 15, 2023 Enteligent unveiled its DC-to-DC-solar hybrid bi-directional EV charger this week at Intersolar North America. Powered by the sun, the EV charger can supply 25 kW of fast DC charging, charging three times faster …

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