#Solar
Hawaiian Electric 2025 renewable portfolio standard hits 37% amid spike in electricity use
Hawaiian Electric achieved a 37% consolidated renewable portfolio standard in 2025, marking progress toward the 2030 RPS milestone of 40% — even as the company’s electricity demand grew at the highest rate in over 20 years.
Hawaiian Electric ready to handle increase in rooftop solar applications as customers rush to claim expiring tax credit
Hawaiian Electric is focused on approving applications for residential rooftop solar and battery storage systems as quickly as possible as customers rush to finish installations before the early expiration of the Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit.
Schatz announces more than $62.45 million for Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that the Hawai‘i Green Infrastructure Authority is receiving $62.45 million in grant funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to deliver solar power to low-income households across the state.
Nexamp to hold virtual community meeting with updates on shared solar in Kīhei, Nov. 14
NEXAMP will share information about its Community Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) shared solar project proposed to be built mauka of Pi’ilani Highway in Kihei above the Maui Research and Technology Park.
Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority gets $50M to fund Solar PV+Battery
The Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority is the recipient of a $50 million appropriation for Solar PV+Battery financing in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Hawaiian Electric seeking proposals for renewable energy projects on Maui, O’ahu
For the first time, Hawaiian Electric is seeking requests to develop firm renewable capacity on Maui and O’ahu.
University of Hawai‘i Maui College Achieves Net-Zero Goal
The next virtually net-zero University of Hawai‘i campus is up and running. Through a combination of solar photovoltaic energy, distributed energy storage and energy efficiency measures, UH Maui College has reduced the campus’ use of fossil fuel for energy by an estimated 100%.
Maui’s Hawai‘i Pacific Solar Installs Renewable Energy Systems at DOE Campus
Maui-based Hawaiʻi Pacific Solar has installed a renewable energy system at the Hawaiʻi Department of Education’s Queen Liliuokalani administration campus in Honolulu.
Drone and Helicopter to be Used in Maui Power Line Inspections
Maui Electric Company will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, and a helicopter for routine aerial power line inspections from Monday, Aug. 26 to Friday, Aug. 30
Maui Electric Renewable Energy Procurement on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
Maui Electric Company’s plans for renewable energy on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i are pending approval by the Public Utilities Commission. If approved by the PUC, the first projects could come online as early as 2022.
Project Footprint Rewards Carbon-Reducing Activities
Hawaiian Electric Companies’ new Project Footprint rewards customers for reducing their carbon footprint and helping to build a more sustainable Hawaiʿi.
Kīhei Charter School Lights Up Path to Learning
The panels are part of a 1,250 panel system that is being installed over the schools pavilion, parking lot and on the flat roof of the school building.
Residential Rooftop Solar Installations Up 5%
Installation of residential rooftop solar systems used by Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʿi Electric Light customers increased by 5.3% in 2018-2017
4,200 Solar Panels Installed at HNL Airport Parking Garage
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has completed the installation of 4,260 new solar panels on the 7th floor of the Terminal 1 parking garage at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Cost-Saving, Renewable Energy Upgrades Underway at J Walter Cameron Center
The pv solar project will move the nonprofit incubator closer to its goal of becoming 100% renewable energy.
Maui’s Second Large-Scale Solar Project Brought Online
Under the project, Maui Electric is buying power from Ku‘ia Solar in West Maui which is independently owned and operated by Kenyon Energy.
The Hawaiian Electric Companies to launch two new rooftop solar programs
Two new private rooftop solar programs offer customers credit on monthly bills at rates of 12-14 cents on Maui; 14 cents on Molokaʻi; and 20 cents on Lānaʻi.
Moloka‘i’s First Large-Scale Renewable Project
The project would provide energy from its solar array and battery at a rate of about 17 cents per kilowatt hour, less than the present cost of diesel generation
Maui Electric Seek PUC Approval for More Renewable Energy
Maui Electric envisions achieving 100% renewable energy on Moloka‘i by 2020, on Lānaʻi by 2030 and on Maui by 2040.
Hyatt Regency Maui Gets International Award for Sustainability
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa recently received the international Hyatt Thrive Leadership Award for its Excellence in Environmental Sustainability.
