Solar Industry News
US cities turn old landfills into solar parks
Landfill solar projects help cities meet ambitious renewable energy targets and can reduce local power bills while generating revenue by leasing idle land.
How to increase NOI while reducing capex & carbon emissions with solar
For developers and property owners, a one-stop-shop solar solution lowers energy costs and raises cash on hand.
Wind and solar are now beating coal in the US
Wind & solar combined now produce more electricity than coal in the US, according to new data from the EIA and the FERC.
Wastewater treatment plant in CA aims to create solar model to follow
A wastewater treatment plant in California will demonstrate a solar power and energy efficiency model for others to follow.
Europe just got its first solar-covered cycling path
Europe's newest solar-covered cycling path provides cyclists shelter from the elements while the cover produces clean energy.
California will be home to country’s first all-electric hospital
The country’s first all-electric and solar-powered medical campus under the UCI Health umbrella should be fully open in Irvine by 2025.
The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge
The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households.
After historic year of environmental laws, California wants to go further
CA's Democratic supermajority wants to follow up its most ambitious year of environmental legislation by passing new clean energy incentives and measures.
These Italian farmers are saving an ancient fruit with solar power
Growing the crop under a canopy of solar panels has given the fruit "citron of Calabria" a new lease of life in southern Italy.
Six Flags announces California’s largest solar energy project
Six Flags Magic Mountain's new 12.37-MW solar carport & energy storage system will be the largest single-site commercial renewable energy project in CA.
Report: The huge solar potential of American warehouses
A big flat roof—like a warehouse—is a perfect place for solar panels. Today, there's a lot of warehouse roof space we could use in America.
Padilla announces $7M to enhance solar manufacturing, recycling & the grid in CA
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of CA announced $7 million in funding for five projects across California to strengthen domestic solar supply chain.
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.
How solar energy can help boost biodiversity and farming
Combining both agriculture and solar power generation can also help optimize the productivity and efficiency of land use.