Rooftop solar energy supporters rally in Denver, before marching to the offices of utility corporation Xcel.

Dark Money Makes The Utility World Go ‘Round

A so-called consumer advocacy group from Houston, Texas, with ties to the fossil fuel-loving Koch brothers, recently submitted 2,500 signatures from Wisconsin ratepayers to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission in support of across-the-board rate hikes from utilities Madison Gas & Electric and We Energies. The We Energies’ proposal also included … [continued]

Indian Manufacturer Vikram Solar’s Modules Now Eligible For Go Solar California

Vikram Solar, a solar module manufacturing company based in Kolkata (India), has received UL certification for its polycrystalline solar panels. The panels were certified under UL 1703, which covers safety and performance testing of flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels for both ground-mounted and rooftop applications. This listing covers module wattage sizes from 240 to 270 … [continued]

Australia’s Largest EV Fast-Charger Network Is Coming To Queensland

Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Less than one month after Queensland EV company Tritium signed a deal to have its world-leading, Australian-made fast charging technology installed across three countries in Europe, the Brisbane-based company has revealed plans to establish a fast-charging network on home soil. The company announced … [continued]