Solar Industry News
All eyes on California to figure out energy decarbonization, economic growth, and fairness
Around the world, people are watching California try to decarbonize electricity completely by 2045 while growing its $4-trillion economy.
Critics of California’s recent change in solar rules take their case to state Supreme Court
Three groups challenge an appeals court ruling that upheld the California Public Utilities Commission’s NEM 3 decision.
A new reality: The path forward for California’s solar and storage industry
According to forecasts from Wood Mackenzie, California’s residential solar market will see a 40% decline in 2024.
Duke Energy pilot could open door to VPPs at vertically integrated utilities
The North Carolina Utilities Commission has given Duke Energy the green light to move ahead with its PowerPair residential solar-plus-storage incentive program
NASA lays out the path to space-based solar power
Instead of collecting the sun’s energy on the ground, it may be possible to harvest it in space using satellites.
San Diego Community Power OKs contract for battery storage project in Chula Vista
San Diego Community Power recently added a pair of renewable energy projects to its energy portfolio, including one in South County.
Large-scale rooftop solar project unveiled in Northeast San Fernando Valley
A new 1.5-megawatt solar array will be installed atop a warehouse in Panorama City that will generate renewable energy to power 200 homes.
BLM approves Camino Solar Project in Kern County
BLM issued a Notice to Proceed authorizing Avangrid to begin construction of the Camino Solar Project, a 44MW solar photovoltaic facility.
CVS continues sustainable energy efforts at East Coast, California stores
CVS Health is going solar at nearly 1,000 locations through a new agreement with Constellation Energy Corporation.
Everywhere else you can install solar panels
If you want to take advantage of solar energy but you can’t (or don’t want to) put solar panels on your roof, you do have other options.
Bayer builds 2.7-MW solar + storage project at research site in California
Enel North America completed a 2.7-MW solar and 1-MW/2-MWh energy storage system at Bayer’s research and development site in Woodland, CA.
Up to $9 billion in transferable tax credit transactions made in 2023 in the US
Between US$7 and US$9 billion in transferable tax credit transactions were made last year in the US, according to a report from Crux.
California grid operator proposes $6.1 billion in transmission projects
California’s grid operator proposes $6.1B in transmission projects aimed at increasing reliability and providing access to solar, geothermal & wind resources in AZ, NV, NM and offshore.
Off-grid solar bench with wireless charging and Wi-Fi
California State University – Dominguez Hills has new off-grid solar powered benches on its campus that provides off-grid wireless charging.
America’s solar and wind energy hotspots, mapped
CA, TX and FL are leading the country in solar power generation, while TX, IA and OK are the leaders in wind energy, per a new analysis.
Wheat grows better in agrivoltaic facilities
Researchers in Italy have conducted a series of experiments to assess the quality of wheat growing under elevated agrivoltaic systems.
A startup’s solar-powered backyard tiny home can help power the main house
Cosmic is selling its first 100 prefab ADUs starting at $279,000 that could generate enough energy to be a “power plant” for the main house.
1100 GW solar and 1000 GW storage now await transmission interconnection
Solar, wind and battery storage accounted for nearly 95% of the capacity in transmission interconnection queues as of year-end 2023.
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.