Illinois moving to “Smart Solar Billing” in 2025
Smart Solar Billing is set to begin in IL on Jan. 1, 2025. Solar advocates have launched a website to teach consumers about the new system.
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The $20B US ‘green bank’ program just funded its first project
An IRA program meant to expand climate investment in underserved markets has its first target — a $31M commercial solar effort in Arkansas.
Green roofs and solar chimneys are here – experts say it’s time to use them
Green roofs, solar chimneys, passive housing can cool homes & reduce energy use as the US faces rising temperatures and energy demands.
This chart shows how California is massively extending solar use into the evening
As solar grew in CA batteries were added to store excess midday energy and release it during evening peak demand, addressing the “duck curve”
California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1006 into law, requiring utilities to evaluate GETs at least every two years in transmission planning.
Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills
SolarPanelRecycling.com uses AI to recover key materials from used solar panels, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.
First Solar inaugurates new $1.1 billion Alabama solar manufacturing facility
First Solar has inaugurated a new $1.1 billion fully vertically integrated thin-film solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama
Under a Texas sun, agrivoltaics offer farmers a new way to make money
Solar grazing helps farmers feed their flocks while the expanding solar industry provides more clean energy to the grid.
Floating solar project withstands super typhoon Capricorn
The 16MW floating solar project in Guangdong withstood the typhoon, proving its durability & resilience to strong winds in adverse conditions
New JFK terminal will utilize novel microgrid, NYC’s largest solar array
New York City kicks off Climate Week 2024 with construction of a massive microgrid project at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One.