Solar Industry News
Turning America into a solar manufacturing powerhouse
Dozens of companies throughout the solar supply chain have made more than 40 domestic manufacturing announcements valued at more than $13B.
Solar arrays at treatment plant are paying off
Supt. Jason Gagnon said new solar arrays have resulted in a total reduction of $195,855 in electrical costs at the precinct's Wastewater Treatment Facility.
How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars
For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car, one that could wirelessly recharge via photons.
California grid needs $9.3 billion upgrade in renewables shift
California’s power grid operator says $9.3B in new projects is needed over the next decade to support the state’s shift to renewable energy and plug-in cars.
Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) signs 20 year solar PPA
EDF Renewables North America inked a 20-year PPA with SCPPA for the energy and renewable attributes related to the 117 MWac Sapphire Solar project
California churches meet their sustainability goals through solar energy & energy efficiency
Two churches in California are now certified Green Chalice, meaning they completed a program to lower their carbon footprints by installing solar panels.
Australia hits new rooftop solar record
Residential rooftop solar supplied a record 14% of Australia’s electricity this summer – contributing more than brown coal and large-scale wind farms.
New 78-foot solar electric catamaran with ‘transatlantic range’
ALVA Yachts is back with its latest solar electric catamaran, equipped with the solar and electric propulsion technology to reach a top speed of 16-17 mph at sea.
San Diego Blood Bank completes solar power project for renewable energy
The San Diego Blood Bank has completed its “solar- plus-storage” project to provide shade and 100% renewable energy.
EDF Renewables lands PPA for 117-MW solar park in California
New Sapphire PV park is Riverside County, CA is expected to generate 375,800 MWh of clean energy annually, equal to the consumption of over 58,000 local homes.
Mobile solar solution provides access to clean water and emergency power
A new mobile solar solution aims to provide renewable energy even in the face of disasters and can also be used to stay off the grid in remote areas.
IRA will see solar and wind account for over 60% of US generation by 2030
A new NREL report says solar and wind installations in the US could account for between 40% and 62% of total electricity generation by 2030.
The clean energy future is arriving faster than you think
Wind and solar power are breaking records, and renewables are now expected to overtake coal by 2025 as the world’s largest source of electricity.
Solar project at Los Alamitos base expected to increase energy resilience in SoCal
A solar project expected to generate 100% of the power needed at the Joint Force Training Base Los Alamitos has powered up and will also provide juice to nearby cities.
Last decade saw solar generation boom, natural gas slowdown in California
Data from the CEC highlight California’s continued progress toward building a more resilient grid, achieving 100% clean electricity and meeting the state’s carbon neutrality goals.
Planned charging station at Port of San Diego to support first all-electric tugboat in US
The Port of San Diego was part of a groundbreaking this week for an electric shoreside charging station to support the first all-electric tug in the U.S.
Multiple schools in Modesto going green with solar panels
Several high schools in the Modesto City School District high schools are installing solar panels. One of the those schools is Downey High.
This solar-powered bus stop cools off pedestrians in extreme heat
University of Seville scientists have invented a solar-powered bus stop that can lower the temperature by 20C to keep pedestrians cool.
Floating solar on the equator could provide ‘limitless’ energy
Vast arrays of floating solar panels near the equator could provide unlimited clean energy to countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa, according to new research.
Rooftop solar benefits for apartment buildings, schools in crosshairs of California energy regulators
CA regulators are proposing a plan that could make it impossible for people in apartments, schools and small farms to reap the benefits of solar.
California electricity provider MCE brings more solar online
MCE continues to expand its local renewable energy portfolio with two new solar projects in Contra Costa and Napa counties.