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California may build solar panels alongside highways to power homes
Gov. Newsom signed a bill to commission an analysis from the state’s transportation & energy officials to assess the viability of highway-side renewable energy sites
Rooftop solar system median size up 200%, with storage pairings rising: DOE lab
In 2022, around 10% of all new residential solar installations included paired storage — up from virtually zero in 2015.
CREL plans agrivoltaics project at BC’s Delano campus
KCCD's CREL announced plans this week for an agrivoltaic demonstration at Bakersfield College's Delano campus.
Huntington Beach unveils automated solar permitting system
Huntington Beach's new permitting system streamlines approvals for rooftop solar systems, reducing the process time from weeks or months to mere minutes.
PG&E announces new $200 million microgrid grant program
PG&E announced the launch of its Microgrid Incentive Program and handbook, providing funding, expertise and guidance for building community, local and tribal government-proposed multi-customer microgrids.
California regulators expected to release amended “Virtual Net Metering” proposal next week
The CPUC is expected to release an amended proposed decision regulating how solar is used and credited on multimeter properties.
A California model for solar sites could be a boon for critical mineral mining
The boom in electric vehicles has fueled a corresponding rush for the minerals needed to produce the batteries that power them.
No more delays or excuses: California must build clean energy now to replace fossil fuels
California can break its addiction to natural gas and replace fossil fuels with cleaner energy. We need Governor Newsom to sign SB 619.
New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
14 states produce the equivalent of 30% or more of their electricity consumption from wind, solar and geothermal, up from just two states in 2013.
California Children’s Hospital replaces diesel plant with solar+storage microgrid
Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, CA is retiring its diesel generators in favor of a solar microgrid with long-duration energy storage.
As California gets drier, solar panels could help farms save water
Agrivoltaics are still rare in CA, but experts say the shade they provide could be a game-changer in a state where many farms are struggling to plan for a future with limited groundwater.
How farmers and ranchers are innovating in response to a shrinking Colorado River
Replacing water-intensive crops with water-efficient and drought-tolerant alternatives can allow farmers to continue working their fields in the face of water shortages and drought.
Sacramento County approves 372-acre solar development
A new 50-megawatt, 372-acre solar project in Sacramento County will produce 130,000,000 kWh per year and power 12,000 homes.
US EIA: Solar will supply almost all growth in US electricity generation through 2025
US EIA forecasts new capacity will boost the solar share of total generation to 5.6% in 2024 and 7.0% in 2025, up from 4.0% in 2023.
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.