Solar Industry News

Packaging maker Sealed Air adds solar to California plant

Sealed Air (NYSE:SEE) said that it has installed a 3.5-MW ground-mount solar array at its manufacturing facility in Madera, California.

Researchers design a solar-powered shrimp pond aerator

A team of scientists have designed an automatic pond aerator powered by pv panels – giving shrimp farmers access to sustainable energy.

California bill requiring utilities to create community solar programs reaches governor’s desk

The California State Legislature passed AB 2316 to create community renewable energy programs for Californians with low income.

US-based silicon-to-solar-module supply chain is on the way

With the Inflation Reduction Act now established, attention turns to broader development of a domestic solar PV supply chain.

First Solar announces new US panel factory following the Inflation Reduction Act

First Solar, the largest solar panel manufacturer in the U.S., said Tuesday that it will build a new panel factory in the US.

Solar-powered bikes prepare cups of coffee in Germany

Germany’s Liontron can prepare 300 cups of coffee a day from the PV modules and storage tech on its bicycles for beverage vendors.

California’s Senate passes Solar Access Act to speed up residential PV permitting

California’s Solar Access Act, aimed at decreasing approval times for residential solar and solar-plus-storage systems, has passed the state’s Senate.

Southern Africa’s largest food manufacturer will install solar at its manufacturing sites

Tiger Brands says onsite renewable energy solutions will be installed at 35 manufacturing sites across South Africa by 2030.

Solar parking lots are a win-win renewable energy solution. Why aren’t they everywhere?

Solar panels and parking lots can be a good combination as it provides cheaper, cleaner solar energy and a more pleasant parking experience.