Solar Industry News

Interior Department announces full operation of Palen Solar Project in California

The Palen Solar Project is another major step forward in the current administration’s efforts to lower costs for families and create a clean energy future.

Australian solar park could generate hydrogen for less than $2/kg

Hydrogen could be produced for as little as AUD 2.85 ($1.98)/kg, supporting Frontier Energy’s plans to make green hydrogen from a 500 MW solar project.

IEA 2022 outlook for Africa highlights solar and hydrogen in green transition

The International Energy Agency has set out leading green transition pathways for Africa – delivering better economic and social returns.

Solar-to-jet-fuel system readies for takeoff

Using concentrated solar energy, researchers at ETH were able to produce kerosene from water vapor and carbon dioxide directly from air.

City of San Diego unveils $10 million plan to provide solar energy to low-income communities

The new San Diego Solar Equity Program targets low-income residents who can’t afford rooftop solar to get access to clean energy.

Ameresco, SoCal Edison ‘working around the clock’ on 2.1GWh BESS portfolio

Ameresco and SoCal Edison’s teams are “working around the clock” to deliver a 2.1GWh, three-site battery storage portfolio by the end of this year.

There’s a lot for Californians in the federal climate bill. Here are the details

The climate bill contains numerous provisions that could aid the efforts of ordinary Californians to reduce emissions.

The plan to turn blighted houses into a new source of green power for the grid

RCF Connects is retrofitting homes to make a “virtual power plant” – and fighting gentrification at the same time.

Senate approves Inflation Reduction Act, providing boon to solar industry

The Senate approved a sweeping package on Sunday which includes $370 billion allocated to energy security and climate change.