California regulators approve a power-tower solar plant with energy storage, saying the ability to produce power on demand justifies its high price.
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Modular California Roll House Designed To Beat Desert Heat
Taking ironic inspiration from the ocean, a Korean firm uses a sushi-like design to wrap a home environment in a passive, protective shroud to shield against the desert sun.
California Array Is Navy’s New Top Solar Gun
The Navy has a new 13.78 megawatt solar power plant in the high desert of California – the service’s biggest solar project yet.
California’s Solar Power Peak: The Real Story
No, when California went over 1 gigawatt in utility solar production, the peak didn’t come between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., when demand was at its highest.
California’s 1 Gigawatt Solar Milestone: What Does It Mean?
Passing 1 GW in utility-scale solar both shows how far California has come and how far it has to go in meeting its renewable energy goals.
Fuel Cell Vehicles In California Need More Infrastructure
A new report out from the California Fuel Cell Partnership suggests more fuel cell fueling stations will be necessary to support plans for 2015 FCEV roll outs.
California Community Solar Bill Bites The Dust
Community solar legislation dies in the California State Legislature, and proponents blame utilities and their “high paid lobbyists.”
California’s Solar Lease/PPA Boom Keeps On Rockin’
The total value of third-party-owned solar install contracts in California has cracked $1 billion, according to the PV Solar Report.
California Hits 20% Renewables; Next Stop, 25% In 2016
With a big surge last year, California’s investor-owned utilities hit a 20 percent renewable portfolio standard target. Ultimately, they need to be at 33 percent by 2020.
California High Speed Rail On Track In Spite Of Uncertainties
California high speed rail passes a major hurdle via approved funding for the first segment, but many challenges still loom.
Solar Net Metering Wins Expansion In California
A unanimous vote by the California Public Utilities Commission means twice as many consumers will be paid for excess power sent back to the grid.
California EV Charging Deal Aims At The Masses
California regulators say a settlement with NRG Energy will bring electric vehicle charging infrastructure to low- and moderate-income residents.
Smart Meter Opt Out Options Grow In California
Californians with two more major utilities as their power providers now have the option to opt out of smart meters if they so choose as the CPUC rules analog meters must be allowed as a choice.
Shocker! California Tops US Renewables List
Ernst & Young has China still on top in the quarterly Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, while California leads in a new state-by-state ranking.