Solar Industry News
How this new robot will help build solar farms in a fast, effective way
San Francisco-based Built Robotics launched the "RPD 35," a robot that can carry heavy solar panels and install them on a solar farm.
Sacramento parish goes solar, helping spark diocese-wide movement
St. Anthony Parish's solar project served as a first step toward flipping the switch on a wider effort to electrify the entire Sacramento Diocese.
Former Gov. Schwarzenegger flips on AltaSea’s giant rooftop solar panels
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a crowd of more than 100 people celebrated a completed solar rooftop project at AltaSea.
Interest in energy storage booms after implementation of NEM 3.0
California’s recent transition to a new framework to compensate customers who generate their own energy is leading to a flurry of interest in battery storage.
The bill that could connect California to sun, wind & savings across the west
A bill in the CA State Legislature that would start a fully integrated western electricity grid will be heard in the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee.
Peninsula Clean Energy signs solar agreements with 9 California cities, San Mateo County
Peninsula Clean Energy is executing 20-year PPAs to install 1.7MW of solar power on 12 public buildings in San Mateo County & Los Banos City.
19 US solar recycling and manufacturing projects just got $82M in funding
The US Department of Energy just invested $82 million in 19 innovative projects in 12 states to boost US solar manufacturing and recycling.
Tribal colleges see bright future in solar energy training programs
Nearly $15 million in federal grants aims to boost clean energy development at tribal colleges across the United States.
Local groups team to bring solar-powered work vehicles to Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College is looking to partner with entrepreneurs and funding sources to develop their solar vehicle program into a commercial enterprise.
A firsthand look at a California solar farm with ‘earth-mounted’ panels
Erthos wants to reinvent solar farms with ground-mounted panels that it says can reduce utility solar costs by 20 percent.
Solar-fueled arbitrage potential supercharging storage economics in Western US
Utility-scale battery energy storage system capacity in the West region of the US is forecast to grow exponentially over the next decade.
Thumbtack reveals ranking of the most solar cities in the US ahead of Earth Day
Thumbtack revealed the list of the ‘Most Solar Cities in the U.S.’ based on data from millions of home projects booked from across all 50 states.
10 ecofabulous California homes to help the planet, your wallet
From solar panels to EV chargers to drought-tolerant landscaping, these ecofabulous homes help the planet and look great doing it.
Latest solar venture powers USC toward a greener future
USC marked a major milestone in its sustainability efforts by adding state-of-the-art solar panels to the rooftops of graduate student housing locations on campus.
What if your town doubled as a residential power grid?
Microgrid communities are energy-resilient communities that can operate independently from a larger municipal electrical system when necessary.
Allume Energy receives $1.5M to address energy inequity
Allume Energy announced a $1.5M bridge investment from Elemental Excelerator and the Schmidt Family Foundation to help address energy inequity.
Solar continues march to top renewable electricity source in the United States
In the first half of 2023, solar was 5.77% of total U.S. electrical generation. A year earlier, solar’s share was 4.95%.
Domain Timber sells 1,300 acres of timberland for solar project
Domain Capital Group and its subsidiary Domain Timber have announced the sale of almost 1,300 acres of timberland to a utility in Richmond, VA, to develop a solar project on the land.
At 30%, solar panel tax credits are at a high point for now
Until the end of 2032, buying & installing solar energy system at your home makes you eligible for a federal tax credit for 30% of the cost.
Researchers invented a ‘solar leaf’ that harvests 13% more energy from the sun
Researchers in England have devised a concept for a new type of solar panel they call a “solar leaf”, a hybrid, bio-inspired concept.
How iron-air batteries could fill gaps in renewable energy
Iron-air batteries could fill gaps in the renewable energy industry and Rust Belt cities could be the perfect place to develop this new clean tech solution.