October 2023 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC Seeks Consumer Input on California’s Internet Access and Connectivity

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in its commitment to help bridge the digital divide, will hold two virtual public forums for consumers to offer input regarding quality and accessibility of high-speed broadband in their communities. WHEN: Nov. 8, 2023, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (virtual) WHAT: These public forums provide an opportunity for the public to …

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California is curtailing more solar power than ever before

Installation / By Staff

Curtailment, or deliberately reducing output, rises as solar generation exceeds available transmission capacity. October 31, 2023 Curtailment of renewable energy, particularly solar generation, is steadily on the rise in California, as reported by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). In 2022, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) curtailed 2.4 million MWh of solar and wind generation. …

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Nextracker announces split from majority holder, raises 2024 earnings outlook

Finance / By Staff

Majority holder Flex plans to spin off its remaining interests in Nextracker. Plus, the company raised its earnings guidance for 2024. October 31, 2023 Nextracker, a leading provider of solar trackers and software solutions, announced its majority holder Flex has enacted a plan to spin-off all of its remaining interests in Nextracker, Inc, making payments …

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It’s All About the Grid

News / By Staff

Last April, I traveled to Maine to report on a stalled effort to bring clean hydropower from Canada to New England. Mistrustful residents had sued to block the 145-mile transmission line. The project, known as New England Clean Energy Connect, finally overcame its legal hurdles this summer. More than a year after my story ran, …

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Sunlight Financial files bankruptcy, acquired by industry consortium

Finance / By Staff

Sunlight Financial, whose stock price has plummeted amid accumulating more than $500 million in underwater loans, has been acquired by a consortium led by Greenbacker Capital Management, Sunstone Credit, IGS Ventures. October 31, 2023 Sunlight Financial has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and subsequently sold its residential loan business due to escalating financial stress. The …

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Solar-equipped residential neighborhoods springing up across the U.S.

Installation / By Staff

SunPower signs deals with four home building companies to bring sustainable homes to communities in eight states. October 31, 2023 Builders are responding to new demand for energy efficient, clean energy homes with their own battery system for backup in the event of power outages. In California in particular, the demand is driven by California’s …

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SunPower inks deals to install solar on new homes for four builders

Industry / By Staff

SunPower has announced it signed deals with four new home builders for solar standard communities across the country, signaling a rising prioritization of more sustainable, reliable and affordable energy in new home building. Now Beazer Homes, CC Homes, Meritage Homes and Toll Brothers are pre-installing SunPower Equinox solar systems in select communities. These four deals …

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How the IRA is changing the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape

Policy / By Staff

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes $600 billion in spending, $370 billion of which is dedicated to supporting renewable energy build out. Now just over a year later, the build out has begun. At pv magazine’s RoundtablesUS 23, pv magazine USA spoke with four experts in solar manufacturing to discuss U.S. solar manufacturing, potential supply …

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California greenhouse company to use ClearVue solar glass

Industry / By Staff

ClearVue Technologies will deliver solar glazing to System USA of Watsonville, California, for a greenhouse project expected to provide approximately 82 kW of solar power and produce an estimated 107,000 kWh annually. Operating for over 42 years, System USA is a leader in green housing solutions in North America. This greenhouse build will be eligible for …

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Sunrise brief: Canadian Solar to open 5 GW solar cell factory in Indiana

Markets / By Staff

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Month: October 2023