Solar Industry News
California’s rooftop solar policy is killing its rooftop solar industry
New projects have cratered and job losses are mounting in the six months since California regulators slashed the value of home solar systems.
Students host clean energy celebration calling on UCSB to commit to 100% clean energy by 2035
Students at UCSB hosted a campus event in support of getting the university to commit to 100% Clean Energy by 2035.
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.
Pressed for space, solar farms are getting creative
From retired landfills to decommissioned golf courses, murals on the buildings, solar installations are proliferating in unexpected places.
Solar hits a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII
Solar accounted for most of the capacity the nation added to its electric grids last year. That feat marks the first time since World War II.
Chevron announces its first solar-to-hydrogen production project in California’s Central Valley
Chevron New Energies announced it is developing a 5-megawatt hydrogen production project in California’s Central Valley.
In California, NREL helps kern county embrace clean energy in partnership with community colleges
“NREL being a leader in clean energy technology gives instructors at the colleges a crucial resource,” McCall said.
Biden administration taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas
The federal government will fund 17 projects across the US to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and in other rural areas.
300+ solar workers and supporters rally in support of solar energy
Solar workers traveled to the state capital on Wednesday to rally in support of solar energy, calling on lawmakers to keep CA a solar state.
Pasadena approves 20-Year, $500 million solar energy contract
The City Council unanimously voted to allow PWP to enter into a $512.2M , 20yr power contract with Southern California Public Power Authority
Texas will add more grid batteries than any other state in 2024
Developers are expected to complete 6.4 gigawatts of new grid battery capacity in Texas this year, according to the federal EIA.
Energy storage boosts community solar adoption nationwide
A helpful driver for even more community solar to get adopted nationwide might be just adding energy storage.