Solar Industry News

California seeks more time to overhaul rooftop-solar subsidy

A California agency is seeking more time on how to reform a solar-incentive program that’s helped rooftop solar flourish in the state.

Maldives reopens 40MWh battery storage tender for island solar

Maldives has reopened a tender process, seeking to procure 40MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in an energy transition project

San José Clean Energy’s community solar program saving some low-income customers $100 per month

SJCE’s program offers more than 800 customers 100% solar energy at a 20% discount, which can be combined with other monthly discounts.

Western Australia utility replicating success of 100% renewable energy town

Onslow, Western Australia is now powered almost entirely by renewable energy, and the utility behind that project wants to roll out the same tech across the state.

Farmers are embracing solar power to beat soaring energy bills

In the current energy crisis in the UK, solar panels are helping farmers save cash and reduce carbon emissions.

Interior Department announces full operation of Palen Solar Project in California

The Palen Solar Project is another major step forward in the current administration’s efforts to lower costs for families and create a clean energy future.

Australian solar park could generate hydrogen for less than $2/kg

Hydrogen could be produced for as little as AUD 2.85 ($1.98)/kg, supporting Frontier Energy’s plans to make green hydrogen from a 500 MW solar project.

IEA 2022 outlook for Africa highlights solar and hydrogen in green transition

The International Energy Agency has set out leading green transition pathways for Africa – delivering better economic and social returns.

Solar-to-jet-fuel system readies for takeoff

Using concentrated solar energy, researchers at ETH were able to produce kerosene from water vapor and carbon dioxide directly from air.