Solar Industry News
Solar trees could soon be charging your car
Metal trees with a seven-meter canopy of solar panels that generate electricity may soon be coming to car parks and shopping malls in the UK.
Florida’s only rice mill turns to solar power
The only known rice mill in Florida will now be using a 900-panel solar array and a Tesla Megapack battery to power its operations.
Long-duration energy storage: The time is now
States with decarbonization goals must plan and prepare for ways to access energy when they need it. Investing in long-duration energy storage (LDES) is the solution.
California hits new record for renewable energy generation
Including solar, wind & nuclear power as well as hydroelectricity via large dams, 59% of CA's electricity now comes from carbon-free sources.
Solar accounted for 16% of California’s electricity sales in 2021
In total, solar accounted for 15.9% of the California's retail electricity sales in 2021, the highest among all renewable energy sources.
CSBC proposes $400M investment in community solar + storage
The California Senate Budget Committee (CSBC) proposed a $400M community solar & storage investment in its updated Budget and Fiscal Review.
Global solar power investment to surpass oil for the first time
Solar is emerging as an energy superpower with this year's investment in the sector ($380B) set to surpass spending on oil production ($370B) for the first time.
Scientists break world record for solar power window material
Scientists have achieved a new world record for a next-generation solar cell, which holds the promise for novel applications like building-integrated and window solar panels.
California teaches Florida and Texas a lesson in ESG
California’s innovation and prosperity are the consequence of stakeholder-centric environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies.
Governor Newsom updates the roadmap to California’s clean energy future
Governor Gavin Newsom today released an update on the state’s clean energy progress and an implementation plan to reach future targets.
California’s ‘zonal’ approach could revamp clean energy planning, shrink interconnection queue: experts
California energy experts generally agree that the state’s interconnection processes need a broad overhaul and hope a new "zonal" approach can help.
California unlikely to run short of electricity this summer thanks to storms, new power sources
CA regulators say the state is unlikely to run out of electricity this summer because of a big increase in power storage and a wet winter.
Huntington Beach unveils automated solar permitting system
Huntington Beach’s new permitting system streamlines approvals for rooftop solar systems, reducing the process time from weeks or months to mere minutes.
PG&E announces new $200 million microgrid grant program
PG&E announced the launch of its Microgrid Incentive Program and handbook, providing funding, expertise and guidance for building community, local and tribal government-proposed multi-customer microgrids.
California regulators expected to release amended “Virtual Net Metering” proposal next week
The CPUC is expected to release an amended proposed decision regulating how solar is used and credited on multimeter properties.
A California model for solar sites could be a boon for critical mineral mining
The boom in electric vehicles has fueled a corresponding rush for the minerals needed to produce the batteries that power them.
No more delays or excuses: California must build clean energy now to replace fossil fuels
California can break its addiction to natural gas and replace fossil fuels with cleaner energy. We need Governor Newsom to sign SB 619.
New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
14 states produce the equivalent of 30% or more of their electricity consumption from wind, solar and geothermal, up from just two states in 2013.
California Children’s Hospital replaces diesel plant with solar+storage microgrid
Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, CA is retiring its diesel generators in favor of a solar microgrid with long-duration energy storage.
As California gets drier, solar panels could help farms save water
Agrivoltaics are still rare in CA, but experts say the shade they provide could be a game-changer in a state where many farms are struggling to plan for a future with limited groundwater.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs slate of clean energy bills into law
After a fruitful 2023 state legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed every major climate and clean energy bill that came to his desk.