Solar

Policy & regulation

Will California finally fix its community solar programs?

A plan to promote community solar projects paired with batteries has the support of rooftop solar boosters and skeptics alike, plus the state's building industry.

By Jeff St. John . 3 February 2022
Podcast

The future of the home solar market

Sunrun CEO Mary Powell on where solar, batteries and electrification are headed.

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By Shayle Kann . 31 January 2022
Solar

Is there hope of finding middle ground on California's rooftop solar policy?

Utility regulators are under heavy pressure to change their net-metering proposal — but there’s little agreement on what should result.

By Jeff St. John . 31 January 2022
Video

Debate on how to fix rooftop solar policy in California: Video and transcript

Watch Ahmad Faruqui and Severin Borenstein wrangle over the CPUC’s NEM 3.0 proposal to reform net-metering rules.

26 January 2022
Solar

It’s a solar showdown, live!

The scoop on Canary's upcoming debate on rooftop solar policy in California, plus three ways to expand solar equity.

By Julian Spector . 24 January 2022
Solar

Chart: The top 10 countries with the most solar power

The behemoth at the top may not surprise you, but some unexpected players round out the list.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 21 January 2022
Solar

Heavy hitters form $500M joint venture to expand community solar to disadvantaged communities

Reactivate, backed by Lafayette Square and Invenergy, says it's cracked the code on how to make community solar projects financially successful.

By Eric Wesoff . 19 January 2022
Solar

PearlX has a plan to bring solar and batteries to apartment buildings

Multifamily housing lags single-family homes in solar and storage. A novel project aims to reach this market.

By Jeff St. John . 14 January 2022
Solar

California's Gov. Newsom says 'changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposal

But he says he won't intervene in the heated debate that's pitted solar and environmental groups against utility customer watchdogs.

By Jeff St. John . 12 January 2022
Solar

PosiGen raises $100M to bring solar and efficiency upgrades to lower-income Americans

The New Orleans–based company has a clever business model that upends industry assumptions — and savvy investors want in.

By Eric Wesoff . 10 January 2022