February 26, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Fire department nets 40% tax credit and $18,000 state rebate for rooftop solar

A fire station in Superior, Wisconsin will save on energy bills and cut emissions with solar. February 26, 2024 The Superior Wisconsin Fire Department partnered with developer Cedar Creek Energy to install a 153.1 kWh solar array on its rooftop. The fire department and its new solar array were visited by President Joe Biden on …

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Arizona approves “discriminatory” charge on rooftop solar customers

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The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a request from utility APS to raise rates and add a punitive charge to rooftop solar customers. February 26, 2024 The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has approved a request from major utility Arizona Public Service to raise electricity rates for all customers, assess fixed charges, and to single out those …

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Construction begins on first utility-owned solar project in New Hampshire

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ReVision Energy is building the 4.9 MW solar project on 36 acres of vacant land in Kingston, New Hampshire. February 26, 2024 Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company with operations in three New England states, began site work on a 4.9 MW solar project in Kingston, N.H. When complete in 2025, it will be …

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California needs 10 GW of annual solar deployment in five years, 57.5 GW annually by 2045

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For context, the state has about 43 GW installed cumulatively to date, according to SEIA. The state’s new 2035 electricity emissions goals include 19 GW of new solar power, 20.6 GW of new wind and 15.7 GW of new battery power. February 26, 2024 The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) has set a target to …

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Chiko USA receives UL 3741 approval for residential solar racking

Industry / By Staff

Solar racking solutions provider Chiko USA has received UL 3741 approval for both pitched and flat roof rail-based solar mounted systems, an industry first for the residential market. Based in Arizona, Chiko USA supplies solar mounting options including carports, pitched roofs, metal roofs and ground-mount solutions. Chiko USA’s products passed a series of tests designed …

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Climate First Bank reduces solar loan rates

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Climate First Bank has updated the interest rates on its 30-year Residential Solar Loan product to 7.83% and a 7.99% APR*. It is the first time the financial institution has decreased its solar loan rates and extended the loan term. Additionally, clients who enroll in auto-pay will receive a 0.25% discount for the new Residential Solar …

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First Solar could have $5 billion impact on U.S. economy by 2026

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A study commissioned by First Solar analyzed the company’s actual and forecast U.S. spending in 2023 and 2026 when the company expects to have 14 GW of annual nameplate capacity across Alabama, Louisiana, and Ohio. February 26, 2024 First Solar, Inc. commissioned an economic analysis of the vertically integrated solar manufacturer’s value chain in the …

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California solar + storage project secures $1.1 billion in financing

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Renewable energy project developer Arevon Energy has secured $1.1 billion in aggregate financing commitments for its Eland 2 Solar + Storage Project in Kern County, California. The 374-MWDC solar project coupled with 150 MW/600 MWh of energy storage is under early-stage construction and is anticipated to come online in Q1 2025. Eland 1 Wells Fargo …

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Sunrise brief: California solar and storage project secures $1.1 billion

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