December 11, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Solar drone inspection software company secures $35 million in funding

Raptor Maps secured the Series C funding, and plans to use it to accelerate product development, including enhancements in solar automation, work management, and machine-learning insights. December 11, 2024 Raptor Maps secured $35 million in Series C funding, the solar drone inspection provider announced. The Boston-based company raised the money in a Series C round …

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California Public Utilities Commission kicks community solar deadline to 2026

Policy / By Staff

Kicking the deadline further down the road may put the state in peril of losing the funds, as the EPA, which runs the Solar For All program, requires all awards to begin to be deployed within the first year of grant being effective. December 11, 2024 The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Administrative Law Judge …

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Commercial and industrial rooftop solar business secures $847 million

Installation / By Staff

Solar Landscape has secured $847 million in new funding in 2024, paving the way for more than 200 commercial rooftop solar installations. December 11, 2024 The solar industry is often classified into four main sectors based on project size and end use type: residential solar, commercial and industrial solar, community solar, and utility-scale solar. The …

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Arizona Corporation Commission on track to keep Grid Access Charge in place

Industry / By Staff

After significant pressure from Vote Solar and other organizations, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) agreed to reconsider the “Grid Access Charge” that unfairly imposes higher electricity prices on households that have chosen to install solar panels. Despite the strong opposition, the ACC is on track to affirm its decision to require that customers with rooftop …

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Five charts forecasting the future for solar energy

Markets / By Staff

Forecasts from the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) show sustained growth through 2030. December 11, 2024 Solar energy continues to charge ahead, increasingly becoming an essential part of the energy mix both globally and in the United States. The U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported that in Q3 2024, the nation installed 8.6 …

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Verogy completes 2 solar installs for FedEx in Connecticut

Industry / By Staff

Verogy has completed two solar installations on the rooftops of FedEx facilities in Stratford (866 kW) and Middletown (2,075 kW), Connecticut. “It has been a privilege to work with FedEx on these impactful solar projects,” said William Herchel, CEO of Verogy. “By embracing renewable energy, FedEx is not only making strides in reducing its carbon …

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Sec. 301 tariffs increased on Chinese polysilicon and wafers

Industry / By Staff

In its ongoing review of Sec. 301 tariffs on Chinese goods, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today announced increased tariffs on certain tungsten products, wafers and polysilicon. The rates for tungsten products will increase to 25%, and the rates for solar wafers and polysilicon will increase to 50%, effective Jan. 1, …

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BNEF: Lithium-ion battery pack prices drop to record low of $115/kWh

Markets / By Staff

From ESS News Battery prices saw their biggest annual drop since 2017, with lithium-ion battery pack prices down by 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115/kWh, according to analysis by BloombergNEF (BNEF). Factors driving the decline include cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and component prices, adoption of lower-cost lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, …

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Strata cuts ribbon on 70 MW Inland Empire Energy Storage project

Installation / By Staff

The California facility will supply 280 MWh of electricity to support PG&E during peak demand periods. December 11, 2024 Strata Clean Energy officially inaugurated its 70 MW Inland Empire Energy Storage project in Rialto, California. The facility, the result of a partnership between the North Carolina-based developer and utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), will …

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