Solar Industry News
Biden-Harris admin launches Clean Energy Connector
Families in NM, IL, and Washington D.C. will now have access to community solar through HHS’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Across the US, batteries and green energies like wind and solar combine for major climate solution
The US is rapidly adding batteries to store energy at large scale. Increasingly, these are getting paired with solar and wind projects.
Orange County, FL unveils state-of-the-art floating solar panels
The floating hub, which covers nearly four acres, harnesses the rich and abundant sunshine in Florida to generate clean, renewable energy.
California school district inaugurates 17.5-MW solar-storage portfolio
Fresno USD officially inaugurated a district-wide solar energy & storage portfolio with a combined power generating capacity of 17.5 MW.
The British military just bought these off-grid solar EV chargers
The British military has placed a $1 million order for San Diego-based Beam Global’s (Nasdaq: BEEM) off-grid solar EV chargers.
Facebook parent Meta inks deals for solar power in Missouri
Meta, the parent of social media apps including Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to buy energy from a solar project in southeast Missouri.
DOE announces $72.8 million conditional loan commitment for Viejas microgrid project
The Viejas Microgrid project will provide the Viejas Band with reliable utility-scale renewable energy generation and storage infrastructure.
Southern California projects help state achieve ambitious clean energy goals
California sets ambitious clean energy goals: net zero emissions and 100% clean energy by 2045, leading the nation once again.
New Santa Maria solar power project to help offset rising energy costs
The solar project will provide $139,679 in first-year utility bill savings, and over $12M over the life of the 20-year agreement.
Texas, California, Florida lead 2023 US solar installations
The SEIA published data last week breaking down the installations in these top 5 states, which it said were OH, CO, FL, CA and TX.
‘A beautiful idea’: This French town is making its cemetery a source of solar energy
A French town is installing a canopy of solar panels over its cemetery that will distribute energy to local residents.
Mexico City’s new solar power plant is ‘largest of its kind in the world’
World's largest solar panel installation of its kind began operation on Mexico City's Central de Abasto, boosting renewable energy.
Watt EV launches nation’s first solar-powered truck charging depot in Bakersfield
In efforts to move towards using clean energy, Watt EV chose Bakersfield to launch their 115-acre electric truck charging depot.
Giant batteries are transforming the way the US uses electricity
Giant batteries are delivering solar power after dark in California and helping to stabilize grids in other states.
Passive solar tracker wind stowing boosts energy production
Solar panels are often tilted to a stowed position to prevent wind damage to utility-scale assets. Array Technologies introduced a passive stowing strategy that prevents unnecessary production losses.
Photovoltaics for vapor compression refrigeration
Scientists in China have developed a PV-driven direct-drive refrigeration system for electronic device cooling.
Solar to contribute over 60% of new US electricity generation in 2024
Solar is the major driver of this energy transition. EIA said that solar will provide 41% more electricity in 2024 than in 2023.
UCSB pioneers a low-energy process for high-performance solar cells
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a method to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature.
MIT spinoff unveils continuous solar power solution technology
247Solar’s innovative concentrated solar power system stores sunshine for continuous clean energy, day & night.
Microsoft made the biggest renewable energy agreement ever to fuel its AI ambitions
Microsoft will support the development of 10.5GW of new renewable energy capacity around the world to fuel its AI ambitions and climate goals.
The solar century: Landmark moments in the history of solar energy
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has been at the forefront of the solar revolution for the last 50 years.