Solar Industry News

Bimbo Bakeries bakes up solar microgrids in California

Bimbo Bakeries has contracted with GreenStruxure to design and construct solar-powered microgrids at six California bakeries.

New California building codes include climate change mandates

Starting in January, most new commercial construction in California will be required to install some solar generation and battery storage.

This solar car will soon hit production and it only costs $25,900

Aptera is aiming to produce 10,000 cars by the end of this year, eventually ramping up production to 600,000 cars a year.

Solar supporters rally in front of Sempra’s San Diego Headquarters

Solar industry supporters rallied outside of Sempra’s San Diego headquarters Tuesday to protest Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0.

Engie launches crypto initiative to crowdfund solar projects

Engie launched its first crypto initiative in Africa to accelerate the use of off-grid solar solutions in sub-Saharan countries.

US greenlights key solar line project to power California

The US Department of Interior approved construction on a 125-mile transmission project built to deliver solar power from Arizona to California.

Scientists create a nearly invisible solar cell with up to 79% transparency

Transparent solar cells, which have the potential to convert windows into energy harvesting devices, have taken another step toward becoming a reality.

California Energy Commission begins certifying $1 billion energy storage facility in Kern County

California Energy Commission (CEC) officials announced on Wednesday that they will begin to certify the 500MW Gem Energy Storage Facility in Kern County.

Solar microgrid keeps energy flowing at aquatic testing firm

A new microgrid with nearly 250-kW rooftop solar enables environmental research firm Pacific EcoRisk remain operational at all times.