Policy

Renewable energy, primarily solar, wind and energy storage, is expected to become the dominant source of electric generation by 2030. The low-case and high-case projections place clean energy’s share of electricity generation between 71% to 90%. But this energy transition will not happen automatically, and political actions must be taken to ensure that the move towards …

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The study surveyed homeowners as well as solar professionals to learn what incentivized homeowners to go solar, their interest in energy storage, challenges faced by solar professionals and the myths that still hang over the solar industry. March 23, 2023 The overall residential solar market continues to grow at a rapid pace. Falling prices combined …

Aurora Solar study spots trends, myths and challenges in residential solar Read More »

Nebraska, the Cornhusker State, ranks 13th on the sun index, but is nearly last in the country for solar installations. March 22, 2023 Nebraska is ranked thirteenth in the United States with the greatest energy potential from solar power, according to the sun index developed by the National Renewable Energy Lab. Yet, through Q4 2022, …

50 states of solar incentives: Nebraska Read More »

One provision awaiting clarity to proceed is transferability, or the sale of tax credits. This week at the SEIA Finance, Tax and Buyers Seminar, guidance surrounding transferability was the most anticipated topic of discussion for the near-capacity conference audience. March 21, 2023 The U.S. solar market continues to play the waiting game for guidance from the …

Transferability, or selling tax credits, top of mind at SEIA Finance Read More »

The U.S. may only reach 25% to 38% of carbon emissions reductions below 2005 by 2030, falling well short of the 50% to 52% required by the agreement, said the Energy Information Administration. March 20, 2023 A projection of the realistic may inspire some pessimistic feelings for readers of the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual …

U.S. on track to make it only halfway towards 2030 Paris Agreement targets Read More »

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SB 432 would require equitable distribution of benefits of on-site solar, limiting utility fees on low-income housing solar installations, and more. March 17, 2023 New Mexico Senate Bill 432, the Low-Income Solar Act, was passed by the state’s Tax Committee on a 7-2 vote. Next it heads to the state’s house of representatives and must pass by …

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From pv magazine global Zhejiang-based solar panel maker Hounen Solar says it will invest $33 million through its U.S. subsidiary to acquire a factory building in Orangeburg, in South Carolina. The governor’s office of South Carolina has confirmed Hounen’s plans. The company says the building will host 1 GW of solar module production lines. “Our …

Hounen to build 1 GW solar module factory in U.S. Read More »

A coalition of 64 organizations led by Environment California submitted a letter of support for SB 49. March 17, 2023 Senate Bill 49, introduced by Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo), aims to support the buildout of solar above parking lots and along highways throughout California. A coalition of 64 organizations, including Environment California, Environmental working …

Organizations show support for California solar carport and highway incentives Read More »

Think of a wine bottle and how it gets narrower at the spout, slowing down the flow. That narrow area is called the bottleneck, which is also a common engineering expression for project obstacles. A wine bottleneck is a great visualization of what’s happening to small-scale utility and community solar developers in California.   While California …

The four main bottlenecks of developing small-scale utility solar in California  Read More »