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#Tesla hires #SunEdison ’s energy storage lead as the company

Tesla hires SunEdison’s energy storage lead as the company SunEdison, the world’s largest renewable-energy developer, has been going through some serious financial troubles for a while now and could reportedly file for bankruptcy as soon as this week. Its stock (SUNE) lost 98% of its value over the past 12 months and people are starting … Continue reading #Tesla hires #SunEdison ’s energy storage lead as the company

#SolarCity closes $150 million financing facility for commercial solar and battery storage

SolarCity closes $150 million financing facility for commercial solar and battery storage SolarCity Corporation has closed a $150 million financing facility with Credit Suisse to support deployment of commercial solar energy systems, including battery storage, for businesses, schools and government organizations across the United States. The California-based company will secure the non-recourse facility with a … Continue reading #SolarCity closes $150 million financing facility for commercial solar and battery storage

SolarCity Closes $338 Million Round for Commercial Solar and Energy Storage, Plus Residential

SolarCity Closes $338 Million Round for Commercial Solar and Energy Storage, Plus Residential Can the company figure out the best way to pair C&I storage with PV? SolarCity closed two major rounds of funding this week that will give a boost to its residential and commercial solar businesses, and could possibly breathe new life into … Continue reading SolarCity Closes $338 Million Round for Commercial Solar and Energy Storage, Plus Residential

Scientists are developing graphene solar panels that generate energy when it rains

Scientists are developing graphene solar panels that generate energy when it rains Solar power is making huge strides as a reliable, renewable energy source, but there’s still a lot of untapped potential in terms of the efficiency of photovoltaic cells and what happens at night and during inclement weather. Now a solution has been put … Continue reading Scientists are developing graphene solar panels that generate energy when it rains

#EDF_Renewable_Energy signs PPA with California utility for 111 MWac solar project

EDF Renewable Energy signs PPA with California utility for 111 MWac solar project EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE). The 111.2 MW alternating current (MWac) Valentine Solar Project will deliver clean electricity to SCE beginning in December 2019. Located on approximately 1,260 acres of … Continue reading #EDF_Renewable_Energy signs PPA with California utility for 111 MWac solar project

This Messaging Guru Is Helping #Utilities Clean Up Their Appearance

This Messaging Guru Is Helping Utilities Clean Up Their Appearance The industry’s new crisis communications expert advocates “reputation management.” The U.S. utility industry, beset by stricter pollution regulations and market forces that have made renewable energy more competitive, is seeking to rebrand itself into something more appealing to the public. CEOs of many of the … Continue reading This Messaging Guru Is Helping #Utilities Clean Up Their Appearance