The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is pleased to announce that the California State Senate today confirmed the appointment of Matthew Baker as Commissioner by a vote of 36-0. Commissioner Baker was reappointed to the CPUC on Dec. 3, 2024, by Governor Gavin Newsom after first being appointed on Feb. 16, 2024. “I am grateful …
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Medicine Hat, Alberta decided to drop a 325 MW solar project planned to be installed on contaminated lands down to 75 MW. February 27, 2025 Contaminated land in a region with more sunny days than anywhere else in Canada makes it ripe for solar energy to flourish. However, a 325 MW project, originally owned by …
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With states increasingly passing legislation to protect solar consumers, pv magazine USA investigated how solar installation companies hire and train their sales teams and got first-hand looks at the sales strategies of five different solar installers across the country. February 27, 2025 In the wake of complaints about allegedly deceptive or misleading sales tactics in …
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Last week, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 1260, legislation designed to strengthen and expand the initial framework for California’s community solar + storage program established by AB 2316. By ensuring fair compensation for community solar projects and creating a viable path for widespread adoption, AB 1260 would lower energy costs, provide clean energy… …
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The Energy Information Administration projects that 32.5 GW of solar power, 18.2 GW of energy storage, and 7.7 GW of wind generation will be deployed this year, accounting for nearly 93% of total new capacity, which is expected to reach a record 63 GW. February 27, 2025 The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration …
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The North American manufacturing hub has added several new producers across the PV module supply chain but analysts see continued cell, wafer and polysilicon capacity constraints. The report is based on announcements of capacities at regional sites that produce solar modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon and metallurgical-grade silicon. February 27, 2025 The latest North American …
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Hoymiles announced it has launched its MiS series microinverters at Intersolar North America 2025. The MiS microinverter boasts the lightest weight and highest efficiency in its class. Designed to deliver high quality and reliability, the MiS series is engineered to maximize power generation across a wide range of applications and enhance ROI. With a weight… …
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What’s holding back investments in New Hampshire’s EV charging infrastructure is the requirement that any utility investment must be approved by state-appointed public utilities commissioners, according to a recent report by Clean Energy NH. February 27, 2025 Nearly 3 million electric vehicles (personal light-duty) are expected to be on New England roads by 2033, according …
Permitting and other “soft costs” account for over the half expense of residential solar projects, making rooftop solar less accessible for many Minnesotans, a new report finds. February 27, 2025 Inconsistent and resource-intensive permitting processes across Minnesota are hindering the growth of rooftop solar, a report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) found, making …
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A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that throughout 2024, solar remained the nation’s fastest growing source of electricity as the mix of all renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided almost a quarter of the total. Key Year-to-Date (YTD) Trends… …
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