Solar Industry News

Gov. Newsom’s clean air regulators prioritize rooftop solar expansion in California climate action plan

California’s clean air regulators proposed a plan to cut carbon emissions with several policy priorities including expanding rooftop solar.

6 craft breweries pairing solar power with suds

To stand apart from the competition, one popular strategy of many craft breweries is to invest in onsite renewable energy.

World’s largest solar-powered carport launched

A 35 MW solar power carport with 90,000 solar panels was launched in the first week of May in the Netherlands.

How California can get to a reliable, 85% clean grid by 2030

New modeling suggests more offshore wind & geothermal power could reduce risks of overreliance on solar & battery growth to meet state goals.

Digital Realty to source 158 MW of solar in California, Georgia

Digital Realty unveiled two power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 158 MW of solar energy in California and Georgia.

California’s solar potential remains huge

California leads the nation with more than 1.3 million solar rooftops installed on homes, but the state has the potential for a lot more.

Students invent solar vaccine storage system for Sub-Saharan locales

A team of four SUNY Orange engineering sciences students have designed a solar-powered absorption refrigeration (SPAR) system and will to present their project at the Innovation Challenge Boot Camp.

US Army executes lease with Bright Canyon Energy for microgrid energy resilience project

The US Army recently executed a 30-year lease with Bright Canyon Energy for a privately funded, owned and operated energy resilience project.

Amazon agrees to 450 MW solar purchase in California with AES

Amazon has sealed two power purchase agreements that will see it get 450 MW of renewable energy in the CAISO market.