Solar Industry News
Cornell researchers say new wind and solar power projects could profit from Bitcoin mining
Cornell University researchers say newly developed wind & solar power projects could actually profit by using their energy for Bitcoin mining.
‘Once in a generation’: US confirms huge lithium deposits in California’s Salton Sea
A US DoE analysis of the Salton Sea and surrounding environs found that lithium production could reach 3.4m tonnes essential for batteries.
From decarbonization to electric cars, California hopes to showcase climate leadership at COP28
Representatives from Gov. Newsom’s administration will attend COP28 and speak on CA's progress toward clean energy goals, zero-emission vehicles and nature-based solutions.
Water saving solar panels, coming soon to a canal near you
Project Nexus’s feasibility study estimates that installing solar canals where possible in CA could save 63 billion gallons of water annually.
US solar energy capacity could soon overtake wind power
In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report, FERC says solar provided 9,924 MW of new domestic generating capacity, on pace to overtake wind.
Solar potential of tough terrain
The use of modern technology in pv modules has made solar trackers indispensable, ensuring optimal energy output regardless of geographic location.
Here’s where utility-scale solar is located in the US
Right now, the US has nearly 160 gigawatts of installed solar capacity, more than half of which is utility-scale. Here's a map showing their locations.
Mauritania’s high-quality wind and solar resources provides opportunity for economic growth
A new IEA report finds that Mauritania has significant opportunities to tap its renewable energy resources and accelerate its sustainable development journey.
A Native American tribe is about to put solar panels over its canals
The Gila River Indian Community signed a project partnership agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers to put solar panels over its canals.
Cutting incentives for rooftop solar makes no sense. Speak up, Gov. Newsom
Having rooftop solar is very important. Here are a few letters to the editor of the LA Times regarding cutting incentives for rooftop solar.
California’s grid is hindering its climate goals. Can a new law fix it?
California’s grid isn’t growing fast enough to hook up EV chargers or electrify buildings. SB 410 law aimed at speeding up the state’s grid buildout.
L.A. is going electric. Can it do so equitably?
The LA100 Equity Strategies report offers a detailed look at inequities underlying L.A.’s clean energy investments, as well as recommendations to address them.
West Marin Senior Housing “loves” its new battery storage and solar
3 senior housing sites at Sage Lane have activated solar paired battery storage systems valued at $100,000 to power critical facility needs.
Federal agencies embrace solar EV charging
Beam Global recently announced a significant expansion of its customer base within the federal government.
Solar water heaters were cool in 1980s. They could be again.
Unlike pv panels, which can power your home, solar thermal panels are mainly used to heat water. But they’re smaller and more efficient.
Pasadena Water and Power seeks approval for 20-year, $500M solar energy contract
Pasadena Water & Power is seeking authorization from the City Council for a 20-year power sales contract for solar+battery energy storage.
California utility SDG&E brings online 180MWh of community-resiliency microgrids
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has brought online a portfolio of four ‘advanced’ microgrids equipped with 180MWh of battery storage.
Solar use on US farms jumps 30% in five years
PV installations increased 30% on farms in the latest US Census of Agriculture. Some 116,758 farms had solar panels in 2022, compared with 90,142 in 2017.
California assemblymember introduces bill to repeal NEM 3.0
AB 2619 will repeal the NEM 3.0 decision and require the CPUC to create a new rule structure based on the clean energy goals set by SB 100.
Super Bowl LVIII powered entirely by Nevada solar-plus-storage project
Super Bowl LVIII was powered entirely by renewable power, with an EDF Renewables solar-plus-storage project in Nevada.
Irvine’s Intersect office campus going solar
The Irvine office campus Intersect is adding a mega-solar project atop its roofs and car canopies in addition to a battery array.