Solar Industry News

US Army deploys its first floating solar array

The US Army recently unveiled the largest floating solar power plant in the Southeast, located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Wind and solar powered home shows what is possible for eco-conscious homeowners

A Calgary resident recently showed off his fully wind and solar powered home with 17 solar panels on the roof and thermal solar panel on the side.

Energy secretary talks US plan to boost solar production

NPR speaks with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the Biden administration’s actions that could triple solar manufacturing by 2024.

US DOI approves construction of two solar projects in California

The Department of the Interior has issued final approval for construction of the Arica and Victory Pass solar projects near Desert Center in eastern Riverside County.

The US solar boom is back on track

The recent decision by the Biden administration to waive tariffs on solar panels from Southeast Asia gave the industry a much-needed boost

Lightyear’s solar-powered car will go into production later this year

EV startup Lightyear revealed its first solar-powered car, which has 388 miles of range, 44 of which are derived from solar power alone.

The world’s largest solar-powered steam plant will be built in Saudi Arabia

A Saudi Arabian mining company and a US solar energy solutions provider have inked a deal to build the world’s largest solar steam plant.

India’s first 24/7 solar-powered town enabled with battery storage and smart controls

Modhera is India’s first fully solar powered town, utilizing battery storage that enables 24/7 clean energy and rural access to electricity.

Floating solar power could help fight climate change

Covering 10% of the world’s hydropower reservoirs with ‘floatovoltaics’ would install as much electrical capacity as is currently available for fossil-fuel power plants.