Solar Industry News
California’s rooftop solar is a benefit, not a cost, to the state
A new study shows rooftop solar will save California $2.3B this year, countering claims that it burdens the grid and stifles solar growth.
Study proposes covering highways with 52 billion solar panels
Solar panels on global highways are innovative solutions gaining relevance as the world shifts toward green energy.
Custom-colored modules increase social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics
A study finds that color-matching solar modules on roofs or facades boost social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
Wavelength-selective PV tech for agrivoltaic applications
Swedish scientists reviewed wavelength-selective PV tech for agrivoltaics and recommended creating standards for reporting their performance.
IEA’s analysis and forecasts for photovoltaics to 2030
By 2030, global renewable electricity generation is expected to grow 90%, reaching over 17,000 TWh, enough to meet China and US demand.
The Lightfoot electric scooter is wrapped in solar panels to address range anxiety
Lightfoot has solar panels that can boost the scooter’s range by up to 20 miles in the summer, or 10 miles in the winter.
Solar panel recycler to invest $62M in verticalized Georgia facility
Solarcycle has announced plans to invest $62M into growing its solar panel recycling capacity in Polk County, GA to 10 million units yearly.
First large-scale solar energy and storage system to be built on Peninsula
Santa Clara County will soon have a large solar energy system that would generate 50MW of solar energy, that can power 36,000 homes annually.
America’s new role at COP29: Global Solar Champion
The United States is the second-largest solar adopter and is key to meeting the COP28 goal of tripling renewable energy capacity.
US partners launch 150 MW solar project in Taiwan
US companies Elapath Energy and RenewableErgon are teaming up to develop a 150 MW solar project in Taiwan.
California EV maker unveils solar car with 64 km of daily, charge-free range
Aptera Motors revealed its first production-intent solar electric vehicle, offering up to 40 miles of daily range from onboard solar cells.
New design guidelines for integrated photovoltaics
A Belgian-Dutch team developed new guidelines for building-integrated PV, enhancing communication between developers and module producers.
California’s rooftop solar is a benefit, not a cost, to the state
A new study shows rooftop solar will save California $2.3B this year, countering claims that it burdens the grid and stifles solar growth.
Study proposes covering highways with 52 billion solar panels
Solar panels on global highways are innovative solutions gaining relevance as the world shifts toward green energy.
Custom-colored modules increase social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics
A study finds that color-matching solar modules on roofs or facades boost social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
Wavelength-selective PV tech for agrivoltaic applications
Swedish scientists reviewed wavelength-selective PV tech for agrivoltaics and recommended creating standards for reporting their performance.
IEA’s analysis and forecasts for photovoltaics to 2030
By 2030, global renewable electricity generation is expected to grow 90%, reaching over 17,000 TWh, enough to meet China and US demand.
The Lightfoot electric scooter is wrapped in solar panels to address range anxiety
Lightfoot has solar panels that can boost the scooter’s range by up to 20 miles in the summer, or 10 miles in the winter.
Solar panel recycler to invest $62M in verticalized Georgia facility
Solarcycle has announced plans to invest $62M into growing its solar panel recycling capacity in Polk County, GA to 10 million units yearly.
First large-scale solar energy and storage system to be built on Peninsula
Santa Clara County will soon have a large solar energy system that would generate 50MW of solar energy, that can power 36,000 homes annually.
America’s new role at COP29: Global Solar Champion
The United States is the second-largest solar adopter and is key to meeting the COP28 goal of tripling renewable energy capacity.