February 2022

New Jersey Faces Solar Project Increases, Interconnection Backlog and Incentive Cuts, DG+Design Reports

DG+Design’s latest New Jersey Solar Market Report shows that the state installed a record 3.8 GW of new capacity during 2021. Despite having overcome the Covid-19 pandemic and other supply chain problems, New Jersey now faces a large grid interconnection backlog as well as incentive uncertainty. In Q3 2021 the state saw a large increase

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Appalachian Power’s New RFP Focuses on Solar Energy and Storage in West Virginia

Chris Beam Appalachian Power has released a request to proposals (RFP), for up to 150MW of solar energy resources, with the option to add a battery energy storage device. The company wants to acquire the solar facilities by negotiating purchase and sales agreements with developers who meet certain criteria.  Bids must be at most 50

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Following Climate-Equitable Jobs Act, Illinois Sees High Growth in Solar Projects

Five months after the passage of Illinois’ landmark clean energy law, solar businesses have installed enough renewable energy to power 30,000 homes and are building a more diverse workforce with the help of job training programs. Data provided by members of the Solar Energy Industries Association, Illinois Solar Energy Association, and the Coalition for Community

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