Solar Industry News

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.

More rooftop solar needed as heat and drought threatens California’s electric grid

Soaring temperatures above 100 degrees causing blackouts in California shows the need for more rooftop solar.

New CPUC proposed decision on NEM 3.0 expected by September 29

The CALSSA is expecting the CPUC to release its proposed decision on net metering on or before September 29.

EDF Renewables’ 620-MW California solar portfolio is completed

EDF Renewables’ Palen Solar site is fully operational. The site consists of 4 projects totaling 620 MWDC of solar and 200 MWh of energy storage.

Porsche signs 25-year solar energy deal

Porsche plans to build a solar power microgrid at its US headquarters in Atlanta, reducing its annual carbon emissions by 3.2 million pounds.