Study: Solar PV plus storage will grow tenfold by 2018

Growth will be slow in North America with continued grid reliance, IHS International says.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

SunPower announces plans to triple manufacturing capacity

Solar will go from today’s $120 billion market to $5 trillion by 2035, says SunPower's CEO

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

Report: State net metering policies remained strong in 2014

Challenges to net metering were largely fended off this year, according to new research.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

Wisc. regulators approve 75% increase in We Energies fixed charges

Renewable energy advocates paint the decision as an attack on rooftop solar. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 14, 2014

Vivint Solar CEO says GOP majority will be beneficial

Vivint posted a net loss in Q3, but it expects to have an edge over competitors as subsidies fade out.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

How the new Congress will handle energy issues

Washington and industry insiders outline coming legislative battles and areas of possible compromise.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

Study: SolarWorld's panels most sustainable, Jinko Solar's least

The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition wants their annual panel survey to become an environmental standard.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

TVA to add 130 MW of renewables in 2015

The added capacity brings the utility’s renewables total to nearly 2,000 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

Louisiana PSC runoff: solar policy, attack ads and a firebombing

Alternative energy advocate Forest Bradley-Wright, has forced a Dec. 6 runoff against PSC Chair Eric Skrmetta. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2014

SunPower acquies micro-inverter developer SolarBridge

SolarBridge developed a reliable microinverter solution for roof-ready AC solar panels.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

What is solar PV actually worth to utilities?

A study from ICF International attempts to devise a comprehensive valuation scheme, but serious contentions remain.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2014

SolarCity wants to 'ultimately make solar affordable on an unsubsidized basis'

SolarCity posted a "record quarter," CEO Lyndon Rive on the company's Q3 earnings call.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2014

This is what a well-functioning renewable rebate program looks like

In California, subsidy cash is going to consumers, but questions remain on solar pricing.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

Wisc. regulators approve 83% jump in fixed charges

The Wisconsin Public Service Corp. had requested a 140% increase.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 6, 2014

Arizona regulatory staff rejects APS bid to own rooftop solar

The staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission says the utility's plan is too costly.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 6, 2014

While some talk of new business models, Iowa's coops invent them

"Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.” 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

Republican midterm wins cloud picture for Obama energy policy

Renewables advocates could see legislative support evaporate in the Senate.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

HECO develops plan to clear solar backlog

More than 5,000 rooftop solar customers, including 4,800 on Oahu, are waiting for interconnection.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Abengoa to take full ownership of Palen solar project

The deal is a result of "reassessing the needs of the California energy market," the company said.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Did a utility lobbying group in Wisconsin falsify 2500 signatures?

Solar advocates challenged the validity of comments submitted in support of raising flat monthly fees in the state.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

The fight over solar moves from net metering to rate design

Everybody wants electricity; the debate is about who produces it and who pays for it.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014

Oklahoma Gas & Electric considers new charge for distributed generation

Higher fixed charges and lower per-kilowatt-hour rates would be fairer, says the utility.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014

How solar power spreads among neighbors 'like a contagion'

Known as "peer effects," researchers find you are more likely to install solar panels if your neighbor does first.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014

Is the Ivanpah solar facility living up to expectations?

Data show the facility is producing far less power than project owners had anticipated.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2014

Study: At least 36 states will see solar hit grid parity in 2016

That number could increase up to 47 states if tax credits are extended, says Deutsche Bank.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2014