Solar Industry News
Walmart just funded 15 community solar projects across the US
Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community solar projects.
Italian municipality offers free EV recharging via off-grid PV shade
The municipality of Falconara Marittima, Italy, has installed a free off-grid PV shade for electric vehicle charging at no cost to users.
A solar-power plane being tested off the Mississippi coast is pushing the limits of flight
Skydweller has the wingspan of a 747 jet, only 5,000 lbs., will fly without a pilot at speeds of around 35mph and altitudes up to 40,000ft.
Floating solar array is designed to take the rough stuff
The idea of floating solar panels on reservoirs and other calm waters has already taken hold. Sending them off to sea is another matter of next-level engineering.
Hydrogen facility proposed in western Kern would run on solar power, wastewater
Wastewater, PV solar arrays & available space may come together to create renewable fuel for California's nascent hydrogen fuel cell market.
Reshaping the solar landscape with aerial imagery
Aerial imagery provides location intelligence and detailed insights, empowering engineers to design solar farms with laser-sharp precision.
Solar and green steel: A growing symbiotic relationship
The photovoltaic and steel industries can work together to meet climate targets and develop a greener manufacturing environment.
California approves use of DER schedules to avoid grid impact
The CPUC issued a significant decision allowing renewable energy systems to be approved to interconnect to the electric grid using LGP.
Largest floating solar array in Southeast US unveiled in Central Florida
The largest floating solar array in the Southeast US is officially generating clean energy in Central Florida.
Sicily produces photovoltaic energy and good wine together
The Cantine Vaccaro vineyard lives in perfect harmony with photovoltaic panels, a part of the “Agrivoltaico Open Labs” initiative in Italy.
First Solar invests $450M into thin film PV module R&D
First Solar is spending $450M to establish a research and development center focused on the production of thin film photovoltaic modules.
Mobile solar container stores photovoltaic panels that fold and unfold like an accordion
SolarCont has developed a mobile solar container that stores foldable photovoltaic panels for portable green energy anywhere.
Eurostar promises to power its trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030
Eurostar has promised to power its trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030. Plan was laid out in the company’s first sustainability report
Floating solar panels proposed for Sweetwater Reservoir
The Sweetwater Authority is exploring the environmental impact of a 9.5 acre floating solar array to be placed near the Sweetwater Dam.
Batteries are taking on gas plants to power California’s nights
California’s record 10GW of grid batteries are finally pushing solar generation into post-sunset hours at a meaningful scale, new data shows.
US $349.75B onshore floating solar market competition, forecasts and opportunities, 2019-2023 & 2024-2029F
US onshore floating solar market was valued at USD 90M in 2023 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 25.2% through 2029
Community solar: A growing opportunity within commercial real estate
Community solar emerged in 2010, providing customers with access to solar energy without the need to install PV panels.
Check out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger
The TLCEV T1 charger can supply up to 12.5 kW of DC charging. Its design integrates EV charging directly into solar canopies and carports.
California schools can’t keep pace with utility bills. Solar energy offers a needed lifeline
New regulations made new solar installations financially unviable for school districts. Senate Bill 1374 could help restore the incentives.
Highland Materials’ US silicon production could be ‘game changer’ for US solar
Highland Materials president Richard Rast told PV Tech Premium that there is an “opportunity for innovation” in the US manufacturing sector.
This company just launched red solar panels to match terracotta tiled roofs
Sonnenkraft has debuted its new “Terracotta” solar panel that matches red-tiled roofs and is historic-building compliant.