SunPower Acquires Sunder, Becomes 5th-Largest U.S. Residential Solar Company
SunPower has closed its strategic acquisition of leading residential solar sales company Sunder Energy, creating the U.S. residential solar industry’s fifth-largest company in installed megawatts. The deal is expected to boost SunPower’s revenue significantly, returning it to pre-Investment Tax Credit (ITC) levels. Sunder’s 893-member independent sales force will drive the new revenue, supported by 20 […]
Hawaiian Electric Hits 1 GW of Rooftop Solar and Storage
Hawaiian Electric’s grids have surpassed 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar+storage generating capacity through customer-sited rooftop solar and battery storage. The milestone comes roughly 25 years after Hawaiian Electric launched its first solar programs for customers. Since then, it has been dedicated to becoming a national leader in tackling the technical challenges of integrating solar energy […]
New Texas Law Speeds Up Home Solar and Storage Approvals
Thanks to a new law in Texas, homeowners are now able to install solar panels and battery storage easier and faster. Senate Bill 1202, which took effect September 1, streamlines the permitting process for solar and battery installations by cutting red tape, a timely change as federal tax credits begin to phase out. According to […]