Greetings, solar enthusiasts! Today, I’m bringing you another exciting post filled with the latest updates in our dynamic solar industry. In today’s tale about the shifting seas of solar, we’ll be diving deep into an incentive program initiated by Duke Energy, the rapidly changing commercial solar PPA landscape, the contentious choices made by the TVA and more.
One of the most exciting pieces of news comes from Duke Energy, who has designed an innovative incentive program aimed at homeowners considering solar. Known as the PowerPair program, this initiative offers up to $9,000 to residential customers who install approved home solar-plus-battery systems. This makes solar panels for your home a more financially accessible option for countless households. Such initiatives also indicate a growing trend across various solar companies to encourage solar and battery system adoption for residential usages, further boosting the solar industry’s growth.
Switching gears a bit, let’s take a look at the expanding commercial solar PPA landscape. Industry experts are continuously analysing and sharing their insights regarding the state of commercial and industrial power purchase agreement. It’s fascinating to observe the evolving best practices enabling successful deals within solar companies. These ongoing discussions ensure the commercial solar PPA market remains stimulating and competitive, underlining the importance of constant innovation and strategy redefining within the solar industry.
Now, let’s address some controversy brewing over at the TVA. Citizens’ groups are voicing their criticisms over TVA’s decision to prioritize a 1.5 GW gas plant over solar and storage options, despite 15 GW of such projects queuing in its interconnection pipeline. Demonstrably, the solar company has an opportunity to reconsider and redirect their energy strategy, emphasizing more on a solar array for home and commercial uses.
Another update in the solar arena brings mixed weather news for North America. The solar regions of California, Nevada, Arizona, and western Texas have experienced lower than usual irradiance in March, dimming solar energy production somewhat. Conversely, high irradiance levels from the Midwest to the Carolinas and across most of Mexico shine hope on the continuing prominence of solar energy in these areas.
Lastly, we turn our attention to California, where elected officials are calling for the repeal of an unpopular “utility tax”. This $24 fixed monthly charge has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission to be applied to customers, regardless of their home electricity usage. The move has sparked quite a debate, and it’s a story I’ll be keeping my eye on.
Whether it’s incentives for installing solar panels for your home or battling utility taxes, the solar industry continues its dance of evolution and change. Stay tuned for the latest solar updates and trends as we journey through this electrifying landscape together!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/04/05/sunrise-brief-mixed-start-to-spring-for-solar-in-north-america/
