Solar, efficiency can help mitigate energy use from marijuana cultivation
EQ Research has released a report looking at intense energy use in the booming U.S. marijuana industry, and means to control GHG emissions.
Community solar is (finally) moving forward in Minnesota
Mortenson Constructions groundbreaking on the first in 11 MW of projects is part of a boom in community solar construction in the state, despite big delays in Xcel Energys interconnection process.
8point3 Energy Partners delivers strong & steady Q3 results
Sunpower and First Solars joint yieldco beat guidance this quarter, while announcing a significant acquisition and $250 million in additional credit.
Apple puts secret 50 MW solar project online in Arizona
Apple had keep the Bonnybrooke plant a secret until yesterday. The project holds a contract to sell power to Salt River Project.
Vote Solar, Earthjustice take Montana PURPA fight to federal regulators
The petition to FERC comes after Montana regulators suspended implementation of PURPA, impacting an estimated 135 MW of late-stage solar projects.
U.S. Congress launches investigation into use of solar grant and ITC funds
The investigation by a Senate and House committee is looking at whether or not U.S. companies were encouraged to sign leases regardless of the credit-worthiness of signatories, as well as potential inflation of costs to obtain more funding.
China Singyes to spin off materials unit
China Singyes Solar Technologies Holdings has confirmed that it has received formal approval to list shares of its Singyes New Materials subsidiary on the Hong Kong stock exchanges secondary board.
NextEra Energy Partners to acquire a 24% stake in 550 MW Desert Sunlight solar project
This acquisition will double the yieldcos solar holdings, as part of a previously announced expansion of solar and wind assets.
BayWa, Geenex partner to build 350 MW of solar PV in North Carolina and Virginia
The projects are in various stages of development and most are expected to be completed in 2017 and 2018.
D.E. Shaw, Madison Dearborn agree not to block the sale of SunEdison assets
The agreement removes a key hurdle to the carving up of SunEdisons empire.
