Solar Industry News
US solar dominates new build as developers widen search
Solar growth is spreading into new U.S. markets as developers tackle grid challenges and new demand pockets open up in central states.
A massive US solar panel maker just went all in on panel recycling
The newly announced solar panel recycling agreement between Qcells and SOLARCYCLE is a first-of-its-kind partnership between a large solar panel maker and an advanced solar recycler in the US.
3.7-MWh ESS system in California to provide emergency water backup
Energy Toolbase has completed commissioning on Ventura Energy’s five-site at critical water facilities throughout Ventura County, California.
The planet needs solar power. Can we build it without harming nature?
There are ways for solar developers to make installations less harmful and even beneficial for many species.
As states slash rooftop solar incentives, Puerto Rico extends them
After CA gutted how much households are paid for excess solar power, Puerto Rico preserves net metering for clean energy & resilience.
Solar and batteries go big in the desert
The Edwards Sanborn Solar & Energy Storage project incorporates the highest capacity solar farm in the US with the largest battery storage system in the world.
California could need up to 37 GW of long-duration storage by 2045 to retire gas resources
The CEC’s latest report takes a closer look at the role that long-duration energy storage can play in the CAISO system.
The US Space Force is catching space solar fever
Many hands have been trying to make space solar happen for many years, and now the US Space Force may be helicoptering in to lend a hand.
How three UC campuses are phasing out fossil fuels
The three UC campuses leading the green transition have drawn on the collective brainpower of thousands of students and faculty to generate the most efficient, effective and equitable solutions for each campus.
Floating solar panels market forecasts from 2023 to 2028
The global floating solar panel market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 27.57% to reach US$2, 797.556M in 2028 from US$508.809M in 2021.
Solar power fuels over 36% of electricity demand in Texas for 5 hours
For about 5hrs on Jan. 28, under the scorching heat of the sun, over 1/3 of the electricity running on Texas’ power grid came from solar power
Battery storage firms see promise in California’s community solar market
As CA’s utility regulator completes its community solar program guidelines, hopes are high that a widely supported tariff proposal will finally allow community solar & battery storage to help power the state.
Solar key to easing Burundi’s severe energy crisis
Burundi installed 340 kW of energy capacity in 2023, the UNDP told pv magazine, adding that the country could increase this in 2024.
New York State’s largest solar + storage carport breaks ground at JFK airport
New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport canopy at JFK International Airport – has begun construction.
Solar balconies are booming in Germany and you can plug in and install them yourself
Data acquired by Euronews claims that 400,000 German households have already connected their verandas and balconies to solar panels.
Making solar affordable: This $7B US investment expands solar for all
New grants for Solar for All programs aim to install solar panels and boost community solar access for over 900,000 low- and middle-income residents nationwide.
This solar giant is moving manufacturing back to the US
After decades of mostly manufacturing in Asia, Canadian Solar is pivoting back to the US as it sees a real chance for solar industry revival.
Long Beach celebrates Earth Day with new solar canopies at airport
Long Beach Airport’s new solar canopies are poised to generate renewable energy that will meet approximately 70% of LGB’s electrical demand
California’s grid keeps setting new clean energy records
CA is being powered by more clean energy than ever before, breaking records & accelerating our progress towards a 100% clean electric grid.
Three-decker, solar and battery powered yacht hits the water in Italy
Silent Yachts launched the first Silent 62 3-Deck yacht, outfitted with 17 kWp of SunPower X400+ rigid glass solar modules and a newly enhanced 350 kWh LiFePO4 battery storage system
SEIA and US solar leaders call on Congress to ‘support legislation’ to ease solar permitting and transmission
The US SEIA has sent a letter to the US Congress calling on the body to accelerate legislative reform for solar projects in the US.