Solar Industry News
$500M+ raised to build clean power plants for low income communities
Solar developer Nexamp has raised an impressive $520 million to build community solar projects across the US.
How four health systems are saving money with renewable energy
Hospitals are seeking to offset their expenses any way they can and some pursuing renewable energy that will save money in the long run.
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.
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.
Renewables surpass 30% of U.S. electrical generation for the first time
In April alone, electrical generation by renewables grew by 13.5% compared to April 2023 and reached 31.0% of the U.S. total
New light-harvesting system could revolutionize solar energy, researchers claim
Researchers in Germany have developed a groundbreaking new light-harvesting system that could drive a huge leap in solar cell efficiency
California is showing how a big state can power itself without fossil fuels
For part of almost every day this spring, California produced more electricity than it needed from renewable sources.
More than $7 million to bolster clean domestic manufacturing in USA & support small-and medium-sized businesses
US DOE announced more than $7.3M from the IAC Implementation Grants program for 37 small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the country
First of 140 solar roofs gets installed in South L.A.
South L.A. Ecolab is a $35M initiative that aims to transform a 4-square-mile area of South LA into a model of sustainability
Driving on sunshine: Car cover charges EVs with solar power
GoSun’s solar charger can generate about 1,200 watts of energy, which is enough for most people’s daily commute to work.
EU launches European Solar Academy to boost renewable energy workforce
The European Commission has unveiled the European Solar Academy bolstering the continent’s expertise in solar PV technologies.
Ampion enrolls 130+ Wendy’s restaurants to community solar projects
Community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy is partnering with The Wendy’s Company to help Wendy’s restaurants source renewable energy.
Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building opens ahead of first EV sports car debut
Ferrari’s new e-building, entirely powered by renewable energy, is set to launch the first Ferrari EV sports car.