Centrica moves into California solar with Vista acquisition
The British energy and services company’s acquisition of the C&I solar contractor is the latest among a number of moves it has made into solar and batteries.
Up to 10 GW more solar, 2-2.5 GW of batteries coming to California
The U.S. state’s recent passage of SB 100 and SB 700 is expected to spur a boom in solar and behind-the-meter battery deployment. pv magazine has done the math on what we can expect.
GIP launches renewable energy developer, acquires 4.7 GW of SunPower assets
Clearway Energy Group has been formed from NRG’s renewable energy businesses and SunPower’s project pipeline.
California energy storage subsidy extension passes Assembly
A U.S. bill to extend the SGIP program through 2026 and add nearly 3 GW of behind-the-meter energy storage has passed the California Assembly. It will now go to the Senate to be reconciled before going to Governor Jerry Brown.
100% clean energy passes California Assembly
The largest political hurdle has been cleared for the world’s fifth-largest economy to eliminate carbon emissions in the electricity sector. The state has also set a 60% by 2030 renewable energy mandate.
US data suggests collapse of PV module imports in the wake of Section 201
Newly released EIA data shows overall module shipments falling by two thirds in the second quarter of 2018, while pre-tariff prices remained relatively steady.
Battery materials company Livent Corporation goes public
The lithium producer is banking on both its substantial history and new developments in the rapidly growing the electric vehicle market.
Solar supplies more than 10% of electricity in five US states
Massachusetts has joined California, Hawaii, Nevada and Vermont in the club of 10% solar states. PV made up 2.4% of total generation in the United States during the first half of the year, with solar and wind together making up slightly less than 10%.
Elon Musk scraps plan to take Tesla private
The company’s shares have returned to a level slightly above where they were prior to the August 7 announcement.
Mitsubishi buys controlling stake in Nexamp
The acquisition of a share in Nexamp follows on Mitsubishi’s acquisition of BETM, which the company says will serve as the foundation for nationwide clean energy push.
