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Waste of good PV modules

The world's first solar road has turned out to be a colossal failure that's falling apart and doesn't generate enough energy

BUSINESS INSIDER has a good article on how NOT to use PV modules in roads. Inaugurated in 2016, in Tourouvre-au-Perche, France, this project has turned out to be a colossal failure.

See the full story:The world's first solar road has turned out to be a colossal failure that's falling apart and doesn't generate enough energy, according to a report

APS announces 2018 ended with 16,479 applications and 14,818 installations

APS announces 2018 ended with 16,479 applications and 14,818 installations: 

Note: APS applications peak in August due to deadlines to freeze APS purchase rates for 10 years.

A radical idea to get a high-renewable electric grid

This is an interesting approach to optaining very high penetration of renewables such as photovoltaics and wind.  At present most large installations operate under Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) wherein the economics are based on a sell all output at predetermined prices. This contrasts with standalone systems wherein the system size is based on meeting the load requirements all year.  This means that when output exceeds the load requirements, the output of the system is simply reduced and potential production lost.

A radical idea to get a high-renewable electric grid: Build way more solar and wind than needed

APS to request proposals for new solar and wind resources

PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service Company (APS) announced plans on July 29th 2019 to add new solar and wind resources that will help expand the company’s renewable energy portfolio to about 2,500 megawatts by 2021 – enough to power more than half a million Arizona homes.

The company plans to issue two Requests for Proposal (RFPs) by Sept. 15, 2019. The first RFP will seek competitive proposals for up to 150 megawatts of APS-owned solar resources to be in service by 2021. This solar generation will be designed with the flexibility to add energy storage as a future option. A second RFP will pursue up to 250 megawatts of wind resources to be in service as soon as possible, but no later than 2022. Both RFPs will allow commercial customers to partner with APS in support of their own sustainability and clean energy goals.

Source: https://www.aps.com/en/ourcompany/news/latestnews/Pages/aps-to-request-proposals-for-new-solar-and-wind-resources.aspx