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SC Solar Establishes U.S. Subsidiary in Dallas
(Source: SC Solar) SC Solar’s U.S. subsidiary has opened the doors to its production facility, located in Dallas. The company says it…
Macquarie Asset Management, Sol Systems Invest $85M in Midwest Solar
Harlan Cherniakt Macquarie Asset Management and Sol Systems have jointly invested $85 million in support of the construction and operation of five…
The Solar Policy Scoop: June 2024 A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.
California’s Public Utilities Commission struck another blow to the industry in its new community solar decision. Bifacial solar panels lose tariff exemption…
Qcells completes construction on Ocotillo Wells solar + storage project in California
By | June 3, 2024 The 50-MW solar, 200-MWh battery storage Ocotillo Wells Solar project is now operational in Borrego Springs, California….
Fronius releases new residential hybrid inverter for US market
Fronius announced its GEN24 string inverter, which has won several awards in Europe, has now been developed for the North American market….
Recurrent Energy Closes on $500M BlackRock Investment
Ismael Guerrero Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy has closed on a BlackRock investment funding its platform, totaling $500 million once fully complete….
Bankability in the Residential Solar Industry: A Key to Connecting with Repeat Customers and Tech-Savvy Consumers
By Paul Heidesch – Director of US Channel Sales Trina Solar No stranger to disruptions, the residential solar sector is once again…
NMPRC Approves PNM 2026 Energy Resources
Pat Vincent-Collawn The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has approved an application by PNM Resources subsidiary Public Service Company of New…
CPUC approves utility-backed community solar decision
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve a revised proposed decision on the state’s community solar program on May 30 that…
Jinko reaches 33.24% efficiency on TOPCon-perovskite tandem solar cell
By | May 31, 2024 JinkoSolar announced it has reached a conversion efficiency of 33.24% of its n-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar…
TotalEnergies completes 4.6-MW solar project for California water agency
East Bay Municipal Utility District TotalEnergies and the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) have dedicated the Orinda Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project…
FTC Solar adds new hail safety measures for solar trackers
FTC Solar, a solar tracker manufacturer, has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, aimed at minimizing solar panel damage caused by hail…
Vermont slightly lowers net-metering rate during biennial update
The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued its required update of the state’s net-metering program. As a result of the adjustments, future…
Solvari AC module completes UL 2703 certification testing
By | May 31, 2024 New AC and smart module company Solvari announced that its Solvari SR solar panel for the residential…
CPUC Launches New Community Solar Program
(Credit: Mark Ahsmann) The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is slated to expand its existing community solar programs, as well as launch…
Minnesota Approves Otter Tail Power Modified Integrated Resource Plan
Isabel Ricker The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved a modified version of Otter Tail Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which lays out…
TotalEnergies Dedicates Orinda Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project
Orinda Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project (Credit: East Bay Municipal Utility District / Source: TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and the East Bay Municipal Utility District…
Sunstone Credit to expand solar financing options through DLL partnership
By | May 30, 2024 Commercial solar loan platform Sunstone Credit will work with global asset finance company DLL to provide solar…
Alliant Energy completes 12th project in 1.1-GW Wisconsin solar portfolio
Alliant Energy completed constructing its Grant County Solar Project, a 200-MW solar array in Potosi, Wisconsin, that can generate enough electricity to…
Optimize your ROI story with solar + storage modeling for energy arbitrage
By | May 30, 2024 With evolving net-metering regulations and time-of-use rates, battery storage is quickly becoming more than a backup plan…
The Paris Olympics: An Opening Ceremony like no other
By | May 30, 2024 The Paris Olympics is celebrating a lot of firsts. Alongside Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024 is one of…
200 MW County Solar Project in Wisconsin Complete
Grant County Solar Project (Credit: Alliant Energy) Alliant Energy has completed construction on its 200 MW Grant County Solar Project, located in…
FTC Solar Introduces Automated Hail Stow Solution for PV Panels
Andrew Morse FTC Solar has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, aimed at minimizing solar panel damage caused by hail storms. In…
PV Hardware USA Opens Solar Tracker Manufacturing Facility
(Source: PV Hardware USA) PV Hardware USA (PVH USA) has cut the ribbon on its 30,000 sq. foot solar tracker manufacturing facility…
CPUC Continues Anti-Distributed Solar Crusade with Devastating Community Solar Decision
CPUC Continues Anti-Distributed Solar Crusade with Devastating Community Solar Decision mlyons@seia.org Thu, 05/30/2024 – 15:58 …
PV Hardware opens dedicated solar tracker factory in Houston
Today, PV Hardware USA (PVH USA) is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 50,000-square-foot, $30 million facility in Houston dedicated exclusively…
LONGi launches solar panel series using new M11 wafer size
By | May 30, 2024 Solar panel company LONGi has launched its latest design, the Hi-Mo X6 Max series, which uses the…
Kentucky’s first 100% solar-powered factory uses Stracker Solar systems
Play Mart recently broke ground for a more than $3 million expansion project in Pulaski County, Kentucky, that will add equipment, personnel…
Qcells Deploys Lumet Metallization Technology for PV Cell Lines
Lumet Solar Cell (Source: Qcells) Qcells is set to become the first PV company to deploy Lumet’s fine-line metallization technology for its…
WildHorse Solar Farm Comes Online
Mike Hollis HighPeak Energy has completed and commissioned the 9.9 MW WildHorse Solar Farm, located in the Flat Top, Texas, region. The…