Guest essay
Did California actually hit 97% renewables in April? Yes and no
A close look at California’s latest record reveals a complicated quest to operate an emissions-free grid.
By Mike O'Boyle .
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Solar
California’s rooftop solar is a benefit, not a cost, to the state
A new study finds rooftop solar will save California $2.3B this year — a rebuttal to the ‘cost-shift’ math that’s led regulators to stifle solar growth.
By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Largest solar power plant in US secures $1.3 billion in financing
Gemini, a massive new solar-plus-storage project in Nevada, is a bright spot for an industry that's facing myriad challenges.By Eric Wesoff .
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Solar
Florida Gov. DeSantis surprises with veto of solar net-metering bill
Rooftop solar in Florida gets a last-minute reprieve thanks to the Republican governor’s unexpected opposition to legislation penned by utility lobbyists.By Jeff St. John .
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Podcast
How a trade complaint could crush the US solar industry
Auxin Solar has triggered a new spat in America’s trade war with China. It’s already derailing large-scale solar projects — and could create major headaches for Biden.PlayBy Stephen Lacey . 24 min .
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Solar
Will the Biden administration let one company kill US solar?
Auxin Solar's potentially devastating petition for more tariffs could upend the fast-growing sector and derail decarbonization efforts.By Eric Wesoff .
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Clean energy
Chart: What will a net-zero grid energy mix actually look like?
Massive amounts of new wind and solar will be a make-or-break ingredient.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Solar
Chart: Which nations get over 10% of their power from solar?
Hint: Not the U.S or China.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Contract prices for renewable power are up 30%. What's going on?
LevelTen Energy’s latest PPA Price Index analyzes the soaring costs of large-scale solar and wind deals.By
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Guides and how-tos
What is net metering? And other solar terms explained
If you're looking to get home solar panels, let us introduce you to the lingo, including net metering, solar-plus-storage and the Investment Tax Credit.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Guides and how-tos
Ask these 10 questions if you want to get rooftop solar
Should you buy or lease solar panels? Go with a big installer or a small one? Add a battery? We'll walk you through the basics.By Julian Spector .
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