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Why tiny solar projects play an outsized role in powering Puerto Rico
Adoption of rooftop solar panels has surged on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as it contends with high energy costs and frequent outages.
Thousands of Californians rally before utility commission to preserve rooftop solar
The “Don’t Tax the Sun” rally took place on June 2 in Los Angeles and San Francisco to oppose the provisions of Net Energy Metering 3.0.
Emerging markets could become world leaders in solar exports
As demand for renewable energy grows globally, several emerging markets are positioning themselves as leaders in exporting solar power.
New Solar EV already has over 22,000 reservations
Solar EV manufacturer Aptera says if all 22,000 of their EV reservations turn into eventual sales, it would bring $800-million in revenue.
China is on track to double its solar panels from last year’s record
China is set to add 108 gigawatts of solar power to the grid this year, up from 54.88 gigawatts in 2021.
California assembly passes community renewable energy legislation
The California State Assembly passed a bill that will significantly expand community renewable energy and increase grid reliability.
Shell to build 100 MW hybrid wind-solar project
Shell plans to construct a 50 MW solar park and a 50 MW wind farm in the Netherlands. They will both share the same connection point.
Vienna airport completes Austria’s biggest solar power plant
55,000 new solar power panels have been installed on Vienna’s airport territory. Annual production is estimated at 30 GWh.
Bifacial solar modules shine in snowy environments
The researchers found that by using bifacial solar modules, snow losses could be cut from double digits to just 2% on an annual basis.