Solar Industry News

Extended property tax exclusion will keep clean energy investments in California

The California State Legislature recently approved a two-year extension of a property tax exclusion for solar projects.

Could this tiny floating leaf decarbonise some of the world’s biggest polluters?

University of Cambridge Researchers have designed lightweight, flexible devices that use solar technology to convert light into fuel.

Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid

Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state.

Production design of Solar Bus Kit fleet revealed

Sono Motors’ Solar Bus Kit allows subsystems like the HVAC to be partially powered by renewable energy, saving fuel, CO2, and costs.

Massachusetts governor signs climate bill with support for solar, clean energy mandates

Massachusetts’ Republican governor Charlie Baker has signed a significant climate bill that will bolster the growth of renewables projects in the state.

Dulles solar farm would be the nation’s largest at an airport

Dulles solar farm would be built on more than 835 acres on land that would power the larger Northern Virginia electrical grid.

230MW BESS comes online at Bureau of Land Management site in California

A 230MW battery energy storage system from NextEra Energy Resources has come online on BLM land in California.

Sun-drenched Spain turns on Europe’s biggest solar power plant

Europe’s largest solar plant was recently activated in Spain, as the country drives up output of renewable energy to cut reliance on fossil fuels.

‘Solar skinned’ Melbourne tower approved

A 48 story building in Melbourne features a “solar skin” facade, from which it will generate energy for 20% of its electrical requirements.