Solar Industry News
EPA launches $7B competition to bring low-cost solar energy to more hard-working American families
EPA launched a $7B grant competition to increase access to affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy for low-income households.
Rooftop solar trial for remote first nations people
A recent successful pilot project in Tenant Creek (Northern Australia) demonstrated the value of having solar panels installed.
China’s solar is now at twice the capacity of its coal power – report
Solar is growing at 33.7% year-on-year and is now at twice the capacity of coal power in China, according to a new report.
How sheep keep solar farms out of the shade
‘Solar grazing’ around panels is providing a lifeline to the US shepherding sector as clean energy expands.
Agrivoltaics hit ‘watershed moment’ as farmland transitions increase
Agrivoltaics is experiencing increased adoption thanks in part to increased awareness about the associated benefits coming during a time of accelerated farm transitions.
San Diego Community Power green-lights a pair of renewable power projects
San Diego Community Power has agreed to sign contracts for a pair of solar and battery storage projects — one in NV & one in Imperial County.
Grassroots buy-in will be vital to transmission buildout, say clean energy experts
As clean energy production ramps up, transmission reform is becoming a major priority for the renewables industry.
South America’s largest floating solar farm is now paired with hydropower
South America’s largest floating solar farm is now online, and it’s paired with hydropower, which boosts energy reliability and production.
Solar and wind generated more electricity than coal for record 5 months
Solar and wind power hit a new record this year, generating more U.S. power than coal for the first five months of the year.
Solar-powered reactor converts CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels
Researchers from University of Cambridge developed a solar-powered reactor that converts captured CO2 & plastic waste into sustainable fuels.
This cement company is installing a 25 MW onsite solar farm
Holcim US is going to install a 25-megawatt solar farm at its Michigan cement factory that will generate more than 30% of the plant’s power.
California’s storage portfolio could provide grid benefits of up to $1.6B per year by 2032, report finds
CA’s energy storage portfolio could yield net grid benefits of up to $1.6B a year by 2032 as the state looks to expand grid-scale battery installations to 13.6 GW
Cambridge community solar program shines: Aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
Cambridge, MA climate initiatives are significantly supported, offering benefits beyond renewable energy resources and energy efficiency.
Idaho Power customers speak against proposal to change compensation for solar energy
Idaho Power customers raise concerns over proposed changes to solar energy compensation and how it could affect their ability to pay for bills.
Six Flags Magic Mountain announces groundbreaking of California’s largest solar energy project
Six Flags Magic Mountain announced that they will be breaking ground on a new 12.37MW solar carport & energy storage system n CA.
US-made DC containers to be cost-competitive with China in 2025 thanks to IRA, says CEA
The IRA and its upstream incentives have led to a boom in manufacturing investments across clean energy including lithium-ion batteries and energy storage.
Sheep graze on Texas solar farms as renewable energy companies embrace agriculture
Agrivoltaics could help solar companies win over opponents who want to see the land’s former use maintained.
Can Los Angeles lead the world on climate? We’ll soon find out
The clean energy road map lays out aggressive new climate goals for LA County. Those goals include a 15% reduction in planet-warming pollution between now and 2028.
$800 million solar cell manufacturing facility being built in southern Indiana
A new $800 million solar cell manufacturing facility is moving into southern Indiana that will bring 1,200 jobs over the next several years.
Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050
Solar energy is on track to make up more than half of global electricity generation by the middle of this century.
Opinion: The future of rooftop solar in California is more important than ever
Opinion: The CPUC needs to embrace the full potential of rooftop solar and energy storage to bolster the entire grid.