Solar Industry News
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.
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.
Renewables are meeting 95% of Portugal’s electricity needs
Portugal generated an ‘historic’ 95 per cent of its electricity from renewables in April, according to the network operator REN.
An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station
The off-grid solar tracker EV charger is quicker and less expensive to install than traditional grid-connected stations and avoids costly utility demand charges since there’s no need for infrastructure.
New rules to overhaul electric grids could boost wind and solar power
The FERC approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines are planned and funded.
US surpasses 5 million solar installations
The US has officially exceeded 5M solar installations, marking another milestone just 8yrs after the nation reached 1M installations in 2016.
California farmers are low on water. Why not help them go solar?
Let’s make it easier and cheaper for farmers with dwindling water supplies to convert their lands to solar energy generation.
PG&E announces 6 new remote microgrids coming in 2024
PG&E is using remote microgrids to eliminate overhead distribution lines in high fire threat areas, reducing wildfire risks.
Sustainability at sea: Sunreef is integrating recycled plastic bottles into solar electric yachts
Sunreef shared a new sustainability strategy and is now integrating recycled PET bottles into its solar electric yacht production process.
Napa to consider floating solar panels at NapaSan plant
A solar project come to Napa County — floating panels on 56 acres of Napa Sanitation District ponds and two miles of new transmission lines.
Largest VPP in USA supports California’s grid with 16,200 home solar-plus-storage systems
Sunrun has networked more than 16,200 customers’ solar+storage systems to support California’s electrical grid during the hot summer months.