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Hawaii lawmakers vote to cut the state solar credits: What does

On April 13, 2021, the Hawaii state voted to reduce the state''s residential solar credit from $5,000 to $2,500. This reduction of the state''s tax credit can have dramatic implications for

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6 FAQs about [Hawaii solar energy storage slowdown]

Is Hawaii ready for a solar energy crisis?

“We are ready and willing and monitoring the situation,” said Rocky Mould, president of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association. “We have a solution that can really help and we want to provide that.”

What is Kapolei energy storage?

Plus Power has started operating its Kapolei Energy Storage (KES) facility on Oahu, Hawaii, helping the state in its transition from fossil fuels to solar and wind. The KES project adds 135 MW/540 MWh to the Hawaiian Electric grid, with an additional 50 MW/25 MWh of additional “fast frequency response” to support grid stability.

Could a large grid-scale energy storage project reduce renewables output?

A large grid-scale energy storage project in Hawaii, featuring Tesla Megapacks, could potentially minimize the curtailment of renewables output. Plus Power has started operating its Kapolei Energy Storage (KES) facility on Oahu, Hawaii, helping the state in its transition from fossil fuels to solar and wind.

Will solar power power a microgrid in Lahaina?

Meanwhile, the leaders of Hawaii’s private-sector solar industry say they’re eager to help install renewable energy-powered microgrids in Lahaina as part of the rebuild. “We are ready and willing and monitoring the situation,” said Rocky Mould, president of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association.

Does Hawaiian Electric have a shutoff plan?

Hawaiian Electric announced last month that it had begun discussions about developing a shutoff plan. On Friday, Ching said that microgrids could allow certain users, such as emergency responders, to get power during a regionwide shutoff.

Does Hawaiian Electric have a wildfire shutoff plan?

(Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023) The company faced widespread criticism for not having such a program similar to utilities in other wildfire-prone parts of the U.S. after most of Lahaina and parts of Kula were destroyed on Aug. 8. Hawaiian Electric announced last month that it had begun discussions about developing a shutoff plan.

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