Solar Industry News
Super-efficient solar cells: 10 breakthrough technologies in 2024
Solar cells that combine traditional silicon with cutting-edge perovskites could push the efficiency of solar panels to new heights.
Costco installs off-grid electrification at California distribution center
Costco Wholesale has deployed its first US fleet of off-grid electrified structures at its Mira Loma, California, distribution center.
Churches discover solar power delivers spiritual and financial benefits
Woodland Baptist Church in San Antonio will save thousands of dollars a month in electricity costs after covering most of its roof with solar panels.
Church in Riverside, CA creates path to sustainability through solar
When completed, the pergola at All Saints Church in Riverside, CA, will resemble a patio cover that will collect power from the sun's rays.
Utilities’ misguided opposition to community solar in California
California’s three largest utilities are actively working to stop state regulators from issuing an equitable community solar program.
Whirlpool adding more onsite wind and solar power
Whirlpool Corp. announced that it has entered into agreements to add onsite wind and solar power at its Findlay and Clyde, OH operations.
The commercial energy storage market may be small, but it’s slowly growing
The commercial market isn’t ignoring energy storage, but it will take the efforts of policymakers, contractors and manufacturers to push battery adoption further.
The cleanest electricity states in the US – 2024 study
To find where clean electricity is most prevalent, this study compared the amount of clean energy as a percentage of a state's entire electricity production capacity.
A multi-campus collaboration will help the Golden State reach its energy goals
UCSB has joined with several of its sister UCs to ensure that disadvantaged communities are fully integrated into CA’s decarbonization efforts
Legal fight over California solar rules not over
Three environmental groups challenging CA's recently adopted solar rules are going back to court in an effort to roll back the regulations.
Meta signs 330MW renewable energy agreements in Illinois and Arkansas
Meta has signed a 330MW solar Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA) with Adapture Renewables in Arkansas and Illinois.
Texas’ unique energy industry is helping the state become a renewables leader
TX leads the nation in clean & renewable energy production due to its geography, federal energy subsidies, deregulated energy market, and state-run energy grid.
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.