Solar Industry News
Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says
The report found that solar power capacity increased nearly 50% in the last two years and electric car sales increased by 240%.
DOE funds nine long-duration energy storage technologies
The DOE is making money available to promote long-duration energy storage solutions that can power the grid in the future.
US sets new quarterly record for energy storage installed
According to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report, the US energy storage market added 5,597MWh in Q2 2023, a new quarterly record.
LA’s first legal 3-D-printed house is here. It was built by students in just 15 months
LA's first legal 3-D printed house began as an entry in the Solar Decathlon, a national collegiate competition organized by the US DOE that encourages budding designers to create high-performance structures powered by renewable energy.
Microgrid with long-duration energy storage to help power CA children’s hospital
Redflow Limited will be the battery provider for a 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage & solar microgrid to power a hospital in California.
Sonora’s ambitions: Exporting clean energy, courting tech giants
Sonora is looking to export clean energy to California and Arizona through a new solar farm project.
5 smart renewable energy innovations
Here are the five fast and effective renewable energy innovations that could help countries meet emissions targets.
California solar high-speed rail gets $202m federal boost
The US Department of Transportation has given a grant of nearly $202m to California’s ongoing solar-powered high-speed rail project.
BLM seeks public input on 400-MW solar project in California
The BLM has started accepting public comments related to the environmental assessment of an up to 400-MW solar project to be partly located on public lands in California.
Solar carports gain preference as a sustainable energy solution due to their versatility and efficiency
The solar carport industry is harnessing the sun’s power to revolutionize electricity generation while simultaneously providing essential shade and shelter for parked vehicles.
Energy Dept. announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer
The Energy Department announced Friday a $325M investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power.
Panama taps solar energy to heat water and reduce deforestation
Solar water heaters in Hato Chami school in Panama allow students to take hot showers and make it easier for staff to boil water when preparing meals.
Building a solar power ecosystem in 16 sub-Saharan African countries
Acumen, the $250M blended finance facility, plans to give 16 sub-Saharan African countries access to electricity with off-grid solar energy.
Tesla owner builds his own deployable solar roof for Model Y
A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day.
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.