Solar Industry News
This year’s rooftop solar installations expected to break last year’s record, experts say
The number of solar residential installations continues to climb every year and to break records. A government estimate shows how much.
Former rubbish dump in Essex becomes UK’s third largest solar farm
The Ockendon solar farm, formerly a rubbish dump, includes more than 100,000 solar modules covering 173 acres and is the third largest solar farm in the UK.
US solar installations expected to be a record 32 GW in 2023
The US solar industry is expecting to install an unprecedented 32GW of new capacity in 2023, according to the SEIA and Wood Mackenzie.
Low-income households are getting help from a free solar rooftop program
As a result of a state program called Transformative Climate Communities, low income families like the Zúñigas get their solar panels for free.
California winery turns to Paired Power to charge electric tractors
Paired Power has partnered with Monarch Tractor to deliver a clean and efficient charging solution for Kaerskov Vineyard.
Tesla Virtual Power Plants get approval in Texas
Tesla gained approval in TX to debut two Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot programs, as seen in a press release from the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The fight over California community solar: ‘It’s everyone vs. utilities’
Α broad and unlikely coalition has united behind a proposal that would finally let community solar flourish in California. Utilities are trying to stop it.
Raygen opens Carwarp solar and thermal power plant project
RayGen has officially opened its $27 million renewable power plant project in Carwarp, in north-west Victoria.
SoCal could power 270,000 homes by installing solar along highways
The 3 SoCal counties have more than 4,800 acres of suitable space to develop solar power alongside highways, which could potentially accommodate up to 960MW of renewable energy capacity.
Construction begins on solar photovoltaic and BESS installation at the Granada Garage
On August 21, the City of Santa Barbara began construction on a 425 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system and BESS at the Granada Garage.
Unite to Light sends solar lamps and chargers to Lahaina
Unite to Light partnered with Direct Relief to send 600 solar Chandler Chargers and 150 solar-powered Luke Lights to Lahaina within days.
Pasadena Water and Power furthers clean energy goals with more solar power
As part of Pasadena’s commitment to clean energy, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is expanding its energy portfolio with more solar power.
New California arena will sport 797-kW solar project
Frontwave Arena, the new 7,500 capacity venue in North San Diego County, CA, will include a rooftop solar system with large-scale battery energy storage.
Solar apprenticeship program benefits southwest Virginia communities
Carter believes that the Solar Workforce Accelerator Program helps schools save money and shows people that solar power is accessible.
US adds 33GW of new solar capacity in 2023
The SEIA and Wood Mackenzie research group said the US solar sector is expected to add a record 33 GW of new generation capacity in 2023.
Solar LCOE now 29% lower than any fossil fuel option, says EY
A report from Ernst & Young (EY) shows that despite inflationary pressures, solar remains the cheapest source of new-build electricity.
Students design & build affordable, energy-efficient home
UC Students design & build from the ground up a showcase house that will use solar electricity that doesn’t need to be connected to the grid.
Turkey could generate 120 GW through better solar rooftop rollout
Turkey is “lagging” in its solar power capacity but could generate 120 GW through better solar rooftop utilization.
In the salt deserts bordering Pakistan, India builds its largest renewable energy project
Rising from the bare expanse of the large salt desert that separates India from Pakistan is what will likely be the world’s largest renewable energy project.
Utility regulators to defend new California solar rules in court this week
Environmental groups asked the 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco to force CA regulators to reconsider new rooftop solar rules.
California food processor is getting 2.2-MW solar portfolio
Pearl Crop, a food processing company in central California, will build a 2.2-MWDC commercial solar project portfolio involving four projects across three different locations in Ripon, Linden, and Stockton, CA.