#hawaii solar
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.
Hawai‘i Rooftop Solar Installations Up 55% Despite Pandemic
Hawaiian Electric saw a 55 percent increase in new private rooftop installations across Hawaiʻi in 2020 compared to 2019 – despite initial concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic would slow down installations.
Hawaiian Electric Companiesʻ New Projects to Expand Clean Energy For Three Islands
Hawaiʻi Electric Companies (HECO) are negotiating contracts with developers for seven major solar-plus-storage projects on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi island. According to HECO, these projects are the largest combination of renewable energy in state history. Each solar project will be connected to a storage system that will capture up to four hours of electricity. The […]
HSEA Endorses Governor Ige for 2018 Gubernatorial Election
The Hawaiʻi Solar Energy Association announced its endorsement today of David Ige’s reelection campaign as Governor of the State of Hawaiʻi.
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.
Pilot Project May Open Island Grids to More Solar
The Hawaiian Electric Companies, in partnership with E-Gear LLC, will launch a pilot program designed to allow more customers to interconnect photovoltaic systems on Moloka‘i.
Hawai‘i PV Approvals Continue at Record Pace
Hawaiian Electric recently announced that rooftop PV approvals in Hawai‘i are continuing at record pace, with a total of nearly 70,000 rooftop solar photovoltaic net energy metering applications approved across O‘ahu, Maui County, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawaiian Electric Proposes Community Solar Pilot Project
Hawaiian Electric Company has filed a proposal for a community solar pilot program with the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission. If the PUC approves the pilot, approximately 50 O‘ahu utility customers will have the opportunity to take advantage of the many benefits of solar without putting solar panels on their roofs.
Energy Appliance to Keep Power on During Hurricane Season
JLM Energy Inc. and Maui Solar Project are bringing Hawaiʻi a new energy option for this hurricane season. Energizr combines renewable energy, the grid and energy storage in one energy appliance, so renewable energy will be available on-site during a power outage.
