After the New Mexico's investor-owned utilities fought against New Mexico's community solar program, bringing it all the way to the state' supreme court, New Mexico is celebrating the completion of its first community solar project.| pv magazine USA
Community solar advocates are hoping third time's a charm as Republicans work on a new community solar bill, revamping it with considerable changes.| pv magazine USA
Wood Mackenzie reported a 36% decline year over year for the first half of 2025 and forecasts 12% annual contraction through 2030.| pv magazine USA
The new solar incentive program contains a built-in mechanism for responding to market shifts, and addresses implementation challenges to ensure site selection and energy storage can achieve their intended policy goals.| pv magazine USA
This is an evaluation of Illinois Community Solar’s community solar offering. If you are not already familiar with community solar, please read CUB’s Introduction to Community Solar first. Also, learn more about an income-qualified program called Illinois Solar for All. How will signing up for the Illinois Community Solar offer affect my electric bill? With a community solar subscription, customers join a solar farm through the state’s Net Energy Billing program. The solar farm earns ...| Citizens Utility Board
Solar advocates warn that the reforms will have a "chilling effect" on the state's clean energy future.| pv magazine USA
A debate to repeal of one of the country's most successful community solar programs offers a window into other states' battles to implement similar programs.| pv magazine USA
The GOP-supported bill would have mandated community solar among its investor-owned utilities.| pv magazine USA
Solar project development is central to the renewable energy boom throughout the United States. As demand rises for clean energy, solar farms, community solar, and utility-scale solar projects are being built across the country by experienced solar developers. Landowners are also participating in this revolution by leasing much-needed land parcels to solar companies for project […] The post What Is Solar Project Development? appeared first on Genie Solar.| Genie Solar
There has been a rise in interest in solar development in rural areas across the United States. As solar incentives become more lucrative and state renewable energy mandates increase, solar developers and land owners are taking advantage of this opportunity by developing community solar and solar farms. According to the EIA, an additional 26 gigawatts […] The post The Growing Demand for Solar Land Leases in Rural America appeared first on Genie Solar.| Genie Solar
Solar regulations, policies, and compliance play a critical role in shaping the renewable energy landscape. As solar energy project development continues to boom in the United States, these regulations are key to ensuring an efficient and safe solar market. Although solar developers can see these policies as bureaucratic red tape, they are essential frameworks that […] The post Regulations, Policies, And Compliance For Solar Projects appeared first on Genie Solar.| Genie Solar
Leasing open land for solar development has become increasingly popular among landowners across the U.S. However, some landowners are questioning whether they need to commit their entire parcel to a solar project, or if they can enter into a partial solar land lease agreement with the developer. This article aims to analyze the concept of […] The post Partial Solar Land Leasing Agreements appeared first on Genie Solar.| Genie Solar
As the passive income opportunity of leasing land for solar projects continues to grow, it’s more important than ever to perform due diligence prior to signing a land lease agreement with a solar developer. While most solar companies are legitimate, the rise in demand has unfortunately opened the door for solar project scams, bad solar […] The post How to Avoid Scams in Solar Land Leasing Agreements appeared first on Genie Solar.| Genie Solar
Compare community solar vs. utility-scale projects. Learn the differences in land use, revenue, and risk for developers, landowners, and investors.| Genie Solar
Convergent Energy and Power has closed on a financing package that will accelerate construction of a distributed solar and storage portfolio.| Factor This™
NYSERDA has executed contracts for 23 large land-based renewable energy projects with enough capacity to power 700,000 New York homes.| Factor This™
Pivot Energy has secured a $450M debt warehouse facility and closed on a new project joint venture supporting community solar projects.| Factor This™
Landowners can generate long-term revenue through solar land leases. Learn how it works, how to find the right solar partner, and how to negotiate better terms.| Genie Solar
A team at Argonne National Laboratory set out to develop a camera system that could continuously monitor how birds behave around solar panels, using AI.| Renewable Energy World
A new report shows Alaska gets just 2.6% of its retail electricity from renewable resources and lags nationally in clean energy development.| Renewable Energy World
New research shows that most U.S. clean energy companies would lose business or revenue from a repeal of the IRA - some would even close their business entirely or move overseas.| Renewable Energy World
