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More rooftop solar needed as heat and drought threatens California’s electric grid
Soaring temperatures above 100 degrees causing blackouts in California shows the need for more rooftop solar.
New CPUC proposed decision on NEM 3.0 expected by September 29
The CALSSA is expecting the CPUC to release its proposed decision on net metering on or before September 29.
EDF Renewables’ 620-MW California solar portfolio is completed
EDF Renewables’ Palen Solar site is fully operational. The site consists of 4 projects totaling 620 MWDC of solar and 200 MWh of energy storage.
Porsche signs 25-year solar energy deal
Porsche plans to build a solar power microgrid at its US headquarters in Atlanta, reducing its annual carbon emissions by 3.2 million pounds.
Extended property tax exclusion will keep clean energy investments in California
The California State Legislature recently approved a two-year extension of a property tax exclusion for solar projects.
Could this tiny floating leaf decarbonise some of the world’s biggest polluters?
University of Cambridge Researchers have designed lightweight, flexible devices that use solar technology to convert light into fuel.
Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state.
Production design of Solar Bus Kit fleet revealed
Sono Motors’ Solar Bus Kit allows subsystems like the HVAC to be partially powered by renewable energy, saving fuel, CO2, and costs.
Massachusetts governor signs climate bill with support for solar, clean energy mandates
Massachusetts’ Republican governor Charlie Baker has signed a significant climate bill that will bolster the growth of renewables projects in the state.