January 16, 2025 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC Ushers in 2025 With New Round of Grants for Broadband Projects Across California

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $32.5 million in broadband investments for California to help close the digital divide, as follows: $28 million for three broadband infrastructure projects as part of the multi-year $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and …

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Trump policy risks to battery energy storage industry

Policy / By Staff

Five major risks are on the horizon, said Clean Energy Associates. January 16, 2025 On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be inaugurated president of the United States, and analysts are predicting his administration will make sweeping changes to the clean energy landscape. A report from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) highlighted five potential risks to …

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K2 Quote solar racking design program integrated with Aurora

Industry / By Staff

K2 Systems, a solar mounting system solutions provider, has integrated K2 Quote directly the Aurora platform. This will let users design their racking systems entirely within Aurora, generating a bill of materials (BOM) without switching applications. Credit: K2 Systems By enabling permissions on the Aurora platform, users can access K2 Quote through Design Mode, choose …

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New DOE roadmap calls for detailed interconnection queue data in every state

Industry / By Staff

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) released a new roadmap that can lead to shorter timelines and better outcomes for connecting clean energy resources to the distribution and sub-transmission grids. The Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Roadmap also sets ambitious targets and strategies to improve interconnection processes and maintain reliability of the …

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Wholesale electricity prices lower and more stable in 2024

Markets / By Staff

Wholesale electricity prices were lower in 2024 than 2023, with less price volatility, as solar and battery energy storage expands, and lower natural gas prices stabilize major markets in the U.S. January 16, 2025 Data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) show that wholesale electricity prices were lower and more stable in 2024 than in …

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RISE Renewable Energy takes over out-of-warranty claims for some SMA inverters

Industry / By Staff

To better support customers and ensure optimal performance of renewable energy systems, SMA America has announced a change to its out-of-warranty claims process. Effective immediately, RISE Renewable Energy will manage all out-of-warranty claims for Sunny Central 125U, Sunny Central 250U, Sunny Central 500U, Sunny Central 500HE-US, Sunny Central CP and Sunny Central 1850-3000 inverters. This …

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Boviet Solar manufacturing facility ready to ramp up in North Carolina

Installation / By Staff

The company plans to manufacture both solar modules and cells in its Greenville facility, following a $294 million investment and the establishment its first North American production hub. January 16, 2025 Boviet Solar announced it is on track ramp up its U.S. solar module production in the first half of 2025 at its new manufacturing …

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Developer asked to pay $26 million interconnection charge for 1-MW solar landfill project

Industry / By Staff

Solar project developer Verogy released information today that a planned 975-kW solar project on a former landfill in Windham, Connecticut, has been met with a $26 million estimated bill for grid interconnection. Typically, transmission interconnection upgrades for projects less than 1 MW cost approximately $50,000 to $300,000. Local utility Eversource, which serves customers in Connecticut, …

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Energy software provider Peloton expands into renewable energy land management

Industry / By Staff

Energy software provider Peloton has announced its expansion into the renewable energy space. Peloton’s new initiative addresses the complexities of land agreement management for solar, wind, utilities, mining, geothermal and carbon capture projects. By streamlining land management at scale, Peloton’s technology empowers organizations to optimize operations while building the next generation of energy infrastructure. Peloton’s …

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DSPTCH field service management software releases IRA Field Guide

Industry / By Staff

DSPTCH announced the release of the DSPTCH Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Field Guide. This indispensable resource offers over 100 pages of in-depth guidance on prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements and IRA Tax Credit compliance, providing project stakeholders with the tools, resources, and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the IRA. The IRA Field Guide is a …

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