Solar Industry News

California cities and counties now required to switch to instant, online residential solar permitting by 2024

The Solar Access Act bill implements instant, online solar permitting for residential properties in cities and counties in California.

How Berkshire Hathaway Energy escaped ‘The Coal Trap’

Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy purchased 2,000 acres in WV that will provide solar energy, creating as many as 1,000 jobs.

California governor signs sweeping climate legislation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills aimed at moving away from reliance on fossil fuel-based energy.

US Solar installs to get 40% boost on climate law, report says

According to studies, the Inflation Reduction Act is going to transform America’s energy economy with a wave of clean energy and manufacturing investments.

Community solar developers see sunny opportunity in tax credits

Community solar project developers say more generous tax credits under the new climate law will help them make a big push using tax credits.

Opinion: Californians saved the grid again. They should be paid more for it

Last week, California’s power grid was strained to the limit in the midst of a searing heat wave but was saved by their consumers.

Africa leads the world in solar power potential, research finds

Africa leads the way in terms of the average potential of solar energy around the world, says research from Statista.

USC-LADWP agreement taps into offsite solar power

USC-LADWP will provide a quarter of USC’s electricity with power from a solar farm in Mojave and will contribute to new solar programs.

California is finally unlocking community solar for the masses

California’s new program will go beyond conventional community-solar design by stipulating requirements to serve equity and just-transition goals.