Solar RSS Feed

Solar energy company investing $20.4M in Lexington County

Solar energy company investing $20.4M in Lexington County …………The company is working in partnership with Sustainable Energy Solutions, which is assisting Cypress by identifying sites, obtaining necessary permits and coordinating with the utilities. Both Lexington County solar projects will produce 10 megawatts of energy once at full capacity. Twenty megawatts of solar energy is enough … Continue reading Solar energy company investing $20.4M in Lexington County

#Xcel_Energy taking heat for slow rollout of solar garden program in #Minnesota

Xcel Energy taking heat for slow rollout of solar garden program in Minnesota Xcel Energy is facing fresh allegations that it is impeding the rollout of solar power in its Minnesota service region. Two solar energy companies and the state Commerce Department separately have asked Minnesota utility regulators to jump start the community solar program … Continue reading #Xcel_Energy taking heat for slow rollout of solar garden program in #Minnesota

Favorable weather helps #SDG&E and CAISO both set renewable s records

Favorable weather helps SDG&E and CAISO both set renewables records Last week the sun was bright, the wind blew, and Californian’s got more renewable power than ever before. SDG&E said that on Aug. 19, at 12:51 p.m., the utility hit a new record of 1,042 MW of renewable generation on its power grid. “A combination … Continue reading Favorable weather helps #SDG&E and CAISO both set renewable s records

#OBAMA DISCUSSES COSTS, BENEFITS OF SOLAR ELECTRICITY AT GREEN ENERGY SUMMIT

OBAMA DISCUSSES COSTS, BENEFITS OF SOLAR ELECTRICITY AT GREEN ENERGY SUMMIT LAS VEGAS — The costs and benefits of rooftop solar electricity in Western states emerged as a key topic during an annual green power conference hosted Monday by U.S. Sen. Harry Reid in Las Vegas. President Barack Obama was expected to keynote the close … Continue reading #OBAMA DISCUSSES COSTS, BENEFITS OF SOLAR ELECTRICITY AT GREEN ENERGY SUMMIT

#Idaho regulators limit small-scale renewable energy contracts to 2 years #PURPA

Idaho regulators limit small-scale renewable energy contracts to 2 years The Idaho Public Utilities Commission gave all three of the state’s three major electric utilities everything they had asked for in limiting the length of contracts for renewable energy from independent developers last week. The commission reduced the length of the contracts to two years … Continue reading #Idaho regulators limit small-scale renewable energy contracts to 2 years #PURPA