SEIA Solar Newsletter | May 12, 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.
Georgia Power Company Launches Advanced Solar Initiative Distributed Generation Program
Georgia Power Company (GPC) launched its 2015-2016 Advanced Solar Initiative Distributed Generation program. Approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission in November 2012, the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI) is an innovative solar program designed to procure 210 MW of solar capacity.
SunPower Broadens Its Commercial Reach By Offering Battery Services From Stem
For the last five months, SunPower has been reselling Stem's behind-the-meter battery systems to commercial customers across the U.S. The companies are not revealing the number of systems they've installed through the partnership, but SunPower's Ivo Steklac said he expects storage to help increase commercial-sector business "rather dramatically" based on early activity.
SunEdison Launches Consumer-Focused Residential Solar Program
SunEdison, Inc. announced the launch of a residential power purchase agreement (PPA) product, the acquisition of LightWing, a comprehensive solar platform solution for utilities and retail energy providers (REPs), and an exclusive sales partnership with Evolve, a residential solar reseller.
Sunrun Brings Its Simple Home Solar Service To More Homeowners In California
Sunrun announced it has begun offering affordable solar service to homeowners in additional California markets, including Anaheim, Glendale, Palo Alto and Pasadena.
Sun Valley Solar Solutions Wins Coveted SunPower 2014 Commercial National Rising Star Award
Sun Valley Solar Solutions, a Chandler, Arizona-based solar installer and SunPower Commercial Dealer, has received the SunPower Commercial National Rising Star award for its outstanding performance in 2014.
SolarCity Helping Solarize New York Municipality, Expected To Save Village $2 Million In 20 Years
The village of Canton, New York, has decided to contract with SolarCity, a national solar company, as it moves forward with plans to solarize the municipality. The decision is expected to save taxpayers nearly $2 million during a 20-year period by locking in a rate of six cents per kilowatt during that time.
SEIA Solar Newsletter | May 5, 2015
Every week, SEIA releases a newsletter called the Solar Update that 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.
SolarCity Taking Orders for Tesla Batteries Starting at $5,000
SolarCity Corp. has begun taking orders for energy-storage systems, starting at $5,000 installed.
SolarCity Relocating Arizona Workers Out Of State
The largest solar panel installer in Arizona, SolarCity will relocate at least 85 of 900 Arizona workers out of state. The company cited recently approved increases on solar fees by Salt River Project as a reason for the personnel shift.