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Distributed solar installation numbers remain steady across the country, but the solar installation business model itself is in flux. Net energy metering
Navisun worked closely with expert ecologists to initiate its new pollinator program in an effort to help reverse the loss of essential pollinator habitats as well as support greater food security. Environmental stressors, such as land development and pesticides, have caused the number of bee colonies per hectare to decline by 90% since 1962 among U.S. crops that require bee pollination. This is a critical issue, as insects such as bees and butterflies are responsible for pollinating nearly 75% of all crops consumed by humans. Navisun’s pollinator-friendly expertise will enable further im...
Cove Mountain and Cove Mountain 2 represent two of DESRI’s nine projects that are currently operating, under construction or have signed PPAs in Utah. DESRI’s other projects in Utah include Hunter Solar, which began operating this year, and Sigurd Solar, which reached mechanical completion in March. /*** Advertisement ***/ “The DESRI team is thrilled to begin commercial operations at our Cove Mountain facilities, which were completed through our strong partnerships with PacifiCorp, Facebook, and First Solar,” said David Zwillinger, CEO of DESRI. “These are the first of DESRI...
Following a traditional Hawaiian blessing, Clearway Energy Group broke ground on two utility-scale solar projects in Mililani and Waiawa last week, advancing the state’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. The 39 MW Mililani I Solar and 36 MW Waiawa Solar Power sites will be paired with a combined 300 MWh of storage, becoming among the first utility-scale battery storage and solar on the island. “Our ongoing focus on renewable energy in the State of Hawai‘i is key to rebuilding our local economy and improving energy reliability for a more resilient future,” said Gov. David Ige. “...
“Duke’s half-hearted embrace of solar and wind generation can be characterized as ‘yes, but,’” said Dennis Wamsted, an IEEFA analyst and editor who authored the study. “ Yes, these technologies have potential, but it would be better to wait for costs to come down. IEEFA believes this is a significant error on the company’s part.” /*** Advertisement ***/ Although most other East Coast states are actively developing offshore wind resources, Duke’s base case plans do not see any role for the resource in the next 15 years. Meanwhile, companies such as Avangrid Renewables, the gr...