#Solar Power in Hawaii

Solar Projects Set Low-Price Benchmark for Renewable Energy

Hawaiian Electric Companies have submitted contracts for seven grid-scale, solar-plus-storage projects on three islands to the Public Utilities Commission for review.

Electric Companies Warn of Bitcoin Scam

Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʻi Electric Light reports that scammers are targeting customers.

HEC’s Seek Information on Renewable Energy Project Opportunities

Hawaiian Electric Companies is looking for potential renewable energy project opportunities that may not have qualified under an earlier request for proposals.

Applications for Community Solar Projects off to Strong Start

Ten days after the Hawaiian Electric Companies launched the first phase of community solar, the companies are receiving applications.

Community Solar Sites Opening for Business

HEC announced it will begin accepting applications from qualified subscriber organizations that wish to build and operate a community solar facility.

Webinar for Solar Developers

On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hawaiian Electric Companies will offer an online webinar.

Regulators Approve Community Solar Plans

On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Hawaiian Electric Companies announced that they are preparing to open the first phase of the Community-Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) program next week.

Electric Companies Observe Earth Day with Release of Sustainability Report

In honor of Earth Day 2018, Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawai‘i Electric Light released their 11th annual Sustainability Report for 2017-2018.

Big Island Has State’s Highest Renewable Energy Percentage

The Hawai‘i Electric Light Company announces that the companies achieved a consolidated 27% renewable portfolio standard in 2017.

PUC Approves Customer Reward Programs

The Public Utilities Commission has approved a comprehensive new portfolio of programs that will reward customers of the Hawaiian Electric Companies.

2017 Saw Big Surge in Solar Installations

Hawaiian Electric Companies’ reports that more than 100 megawatts of solar were installed across the service territories in 2017.