NREL study finds US solar interconnection delays a common problem
Purpose of market overview is to help streamline the PV interconnection process in order to ultimately benefit utilities and solar consumers across the country.
State Solar Job census celebrates solar's economic clout
Census reveals benefits the solar PV industry brings to the U.S. economy, earning praise from the SEIA for revealing encouraging trends.
Phono Solar completes Pakistan's first MW-scale PV plant
The 1.25 MW installation in the Punjab province connects to the grid and becomes the largest single utility-scale installation in the country.
SolarCity's Hawaiian study reveals grid regulation potential of inverters
Results of joint study with NREL and Hawaiian Electric will see Hawaiian utility more than double grid’s daytime minimum load to 250% thanks to role of inverters.
Guide for prospective solar homeowners released
The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) has released a guide to assist homeowners when contemplating installing solar. CESA says the guide will help, homeowners navigate the complex landscape of residential solar financing.
Jordan’s rooftop PV sector thriving
Jordan leads Arab world in utility-scale solar PV installations with many large solar farms expected to go online in 2015. Residential and commercial rooftop sectors are also kick-starting the thriving solar sector.
SunEdison scales LA solar rooftop market with 22 MW deal
The US renewable energy company signs agreement with PermaCity to develop solar systems atop leased rooftops, scheme designed to create income for property owners.
Enphase acquires O&M provider Next Phase Solar
Deal sees the microinverter manufacturer add 400 MW of O&M assets, taking its own portfolio beyond 450 MW.
First Solar and Apple sign $848 million 130 MW deal
First Solar has signed a 25-year PPA with Apple for 130 MW of a 150 MW plant. Under the deal Apple will pay $848 million for electricity from the plant, which First Solar will begin construction on in mid-2015.
Duke Energy proposes suite of solar programs for South Carolina
Proposals intended to increase its customers’ access to renewable energy, and could add 110 MW of PV to South Carolina portfolio by 2021 if approved.
