Is Standardized Solar Permitting Our Next Industry Breakthrough?
A solar system is turned on every 2.5 minutes in America. The standardization of solar permitting is poised to be one of the solar industry’s next big breaks, writes Andrew Savage, chief strategy officer of AllEarth Renewables and member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Board of Directors.
NEXTracker Finalizes 82 MW Tracker Commission For SunEdison In Honduras
NEXTracker, the Fremont, California-based supplier of tracker technology, has completed an 82 MW commission for solar power development company SunEdison in the Central American nation of Honduras.
Solar Rating Certification Corp. Expands Thermal Certification For PV
The Solar Rating Certification Corp. (ICC-SRCC) has expanded its OG-100 and OG-300 certification programs to include photovoltaic conversion of solar to thermal energy to heat water.
SEIA Solar Newsletter | June 2, 2015
Every week, The SEIA Solar Update includes top news stories covering the solar industry, major upcoming events, policy updates, and much more. This newsletter is open to SEIA Members and to the general public.
SunPower Selected To Deliver 22 Megawatts Of Solar Power Systems At 27 Sites For California School District
The Kern High School District (KHSD) and SunPower Corp. announced an agreement to design and build 22 megawatts of solar power systems at 27 district sites. Construction will begin on the solar power systems this summer.
SunEdison Announces Utah's Largest Solar Power Plant Is Now Operational
SunEdison, Inc. announced the successful completion and interconnection of the South Milford solar facility in Milford, Utah. The 3.8 megawatt DC facility is now the largest operating solar power plant in Utah. TerraForm Power acquired the solar power plant from its Call Right Projects List. PacifiCorp, an electric utility that serves 1.8 million customers in six western states, will purchase the electricity according to its obligation under the federal Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act.
SolarCity Starting To Build Buffalo Workforce
SolarCity is starting to build its Buffalo workforce. The solar energy systems installer, which is building a Buffalo factory that ultimately is expected to employ 1,460 people once it’s running at full capacity in 2017, has hired its first three local employees as it builds the system to hire a local workforce.
SEIA Solar Newsletter | May 26, 2015
Every week, The SEIA Solar Update includes top news stories covering the solar industry, major upcoming events, policy updates, and much more. This newsletter is open to SEIA Members and to the general public.
Sunrun And Westfield Corporation Launch Interactive Home Solar Shopping Experience
Sunrun announced a partnership with the Westfield Corporation to bring interactive stations to malls in New York and California. Beginning this week, Westfield malls will unveil stations that educate consumers on the ease and cost savings of making the switch to solar, and provide customized home proposals in minutes.
Two Items Will Decide Where Solar Is In 2020
Right now, the ITC is 30%, but it’s set to drop to 10% for utility-scale and commercial projects (and will disappear completely for residential projects) in 2016. The last time the expiration date loomed in 2008, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) fought hard and succeeded in getting it extended until 2016. President Obama recently called for a permanent extension of the ITC, which was music to most solar industry ears, writes Tony Clifford, CEO of Standard Solar and SEIA board member.