Staff, Author at San Diego's Top Solar Company

Grid defection is profitable in some solar-rich U.S. locations

Researchers from Canada’s Western University assessed eighteen case studies across thirteen US states and found in areas an economic case for disconnecting from the electricity grid in some areas with high solar irradiation and high electricity rates. They say economic grid defection and utility death spirals are becoming salient issues in the U.S. October 17, …

Grid defection is profitable in some solar-rich U.S. locations Read More »

EDPR NA completes two community solar projects in upstate New York

Industry / By Staff

EDPR NA Distributed Generation has announced the completion of the Morgan East and Morgan West community solar projects in Clay, New York. Located near Syracuse, the Morgan East Solar Park generates 4.5 MWAC in part for PaperWorks Industries, while Morgan West Solar Park generates 5 MWAC in part for QubicaAMF Worldwide and Sabin Metal Corporation. …

EDPR NA completes two community solar projects in upstate New York Read More »

A look at next generation battery cells

Installation / By Staff

From ESS News We are in the midst of a battery revolution. Multiple layers of intertwined learning curves are converging, driving substantial market changes: falling prices, advancing technology, and scaling capacities. These elements are combining to produce ever greater technological wonders. A recent exhibition by Cornex at RE+ in Anaheim prominently featured a key aspect of this revolution: prismatic …

A look at next generation battery cells Read More »

14 Public Storage properties in Minnesota get solarized

Industry / By Staff

New Energy Equity has completed 14 solar project in Minnesota for Public Storage. Public Storage has committed to installing solar on over 1,300 of its properties by 2025. “We are thrilled to have partnered with Public Storage on these important projects,” said Nick Kerwin, Senior Vice President at New Energy Equity’s Commercial and Industrial division. …

14 Public Storage properties in Minnesota get solarized Read More »

Solar corporate funding down 23% so far this year

Markets / By Staff

Total corporate funding in the solar industry reached $22.3 billion over the first nine months of 2024, representing a 23% year-on-year decrease. Mercom Capital Group says that while global uncertainties are affecting investor confidence, an increase in debt financing and resilience in newly-announced large-scale project funding remain bright spots for the sector. October 17, 2024 …

Solar corporate funding down 23% so far this year Read More »

Everybody Solar installs 72-kW solar project for Nashville science center

Industry / By Staff

Everybody Solar has announced the completion of its largest solar installation at Adventure Science Center, a not-for-profit science and technology center in Nashville, Tennessee, which enhances the center’s sustainability efforts and serves as a vital educational tool for the community. The newly installed 72.32-kW solar array aligns with Adventure Science Center’s mission to open every …

Everybody Solar installs 72-kW solar project for Nashville science center Read More »

Solar developer reduces tariff risk by engaging with supply chain platform

Policy / By Staff

For NewSun Energy, the Anza platform serves as part of its procurement arm, helping the developer mitigate module supply risk and secure fixed pricing and terms despite pending tariffs. October 17, 2024 The U.S. International Trade Commission recently announced its decision to maintain section 301 tariffs on goods shipped from China. The tariffs, many of …

Solar developer reduces tariff risk by engaging with supply chain platform Read More »

States refine multi-family solar incentives in Q3 2024

Industry / By Staff

A multi-family solar install by Enterprise Electric. The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q3 2024 edition of “The 50 States of Solar.” The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on distributed solar policy, with a focus on net metering, distributed solar valuation, community solar, residential fixed …

States refine multi-family solar incentives in Q3 2024 Read More »

California farmers developing 20 GW solar-plus-storage plan

Policy / By Staff

The Golden State recently signed AB 2661, granting the Westland Water District authority to develop transmission lines that will enable solar energy and storage projects on 130,000 acres of drainage-impaired farmland. October 17, 2024 A coalition of farmers and legislators is advancing the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP), aiming to build transmission power lines capable …

California farmers developing 20 GW solar-plus-storage plan Read More »

Sunrise brief: Tornado rips through solar farm in Florida

Installation / By Staff

By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment. Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website. Any other transfer to third parties …

Sunrise brief: Tornado rips through solar farm in Florida Read More »