California schools can’t keep pace with utility bills. Solar energy offers a needed lifeline
New regulations made new solar installations financially unviable for school districts. Senate Bill 1374 could help restore the incentives.
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Highland Materials’ US silicon production could be ‘game changer’ for US solar
Highland Materials president Richard Rast told PV Tech Premium that there is an “opportunity for innovation” in the US manufacturing sector.
This company just launched red solar panels to match terracotta tiled roofs
Sonnenkraft has debuted its new “Terracotta” solar panel that matches red-tiled roofs and is historic-building compliant.
Watt EV launches nation’s first solar-powered truck charging depot in Bakersfield
In efforts to move towards using clean energy, Watt EV chose Bakersfield to launch their 115-acre electric truck charging depot.
Giant batteries are transforming the way the US uses electricity
Giant batteries are delivering solar power after dark in California and helping to stabilize grids in other states.
Passive solar tracker wind stowing boosts energy production
Solar panels are often tilted to a stowed position to prevent wind damage to utility-scale assets. Array Technologies introduced a passive stowing strategy that prevents unnecessary production losses.
Photovoltaics for vapor compression refrigeration
Scientists in China have developed a PV-driven direct-drive refrigeration system for electronic device cooling.
Solar to contribute over 60% of new US electricity generation in 2024
Solar is the major driver of this energy transition. EIA said that solar will provide 41% more electricity in 2024 than in 2023.
UCSB pioneers a low-energy process for high-performance solar cells
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a method to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature.
MIT spinoff unveils continuous solar power solution technology
247Solar’s innovative concentrated solar power system stores sunshine for continuous clean energy, day & night.