Solar Industry News

Kilroy Realty brings three solar projects online in California

Kilroy Realty Corp. recently completed three solar installations in San Diego and San Francisco. Kilroy now hosts over 6 MW of solar across 13 assets.

Electric buses to tap solar power using new method for D.C. region

In September, the first solar microgrid to power electric buses will make its debut in the Washington DC region.

Solar growth estimates for 2050 are aggressive, but not unrealistic

BP Plc’s annual deep dive on global energy found that renewable energy has grown extraordinarily in the past two decades but has a long way to go.

US produces more power from wind and solar than nuclear for the first time

In April of 2022, sustainable wind and solar energy sources produced 17.96% more electricity than nuclear power plants for the first time.

One of largest solar-plus-storage projects part of California, Hawaii energy effort

Large energy storage systems are being developed to cover five sites in CA and HI, including one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the world.

US lifts tariffs on solar products from Canada and Mexico

Canada, US, and Mexico have agreed to lift Trump-era tariffs after an independent panel said the duties violated provisions of existing trade agreements.

A solar-powered, butterfly-shaped trailer is taking a trip around the world

Last month, a solar-powered trailer set off on a four-year journey that will cross six continents and 90 countries – all in a bid to stop global warming.

World’s first solar-powered carbon capture systems could help remove tons of CO₂

A solar-powered machine capable of sucking CO2 from the atmosphere could help us alleviate some of our climate woes.

US Solar Trade Association expands board of directors

Four companies are joining the board of directors of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for U.S. solar and storage.