Solar Industry News
California governor vetoes bill that would have reversed CPUC’s multi-meter solar rules
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill allowing schools and apartments to use on-site solar energy directly, instead of purchasing it back from utilities.
Photovoltaic systems are a no-regret investment decision
New German research shows residential PV remains optimal despite energy price breaks, with significant savings during 2019-2022 market volatility.
SEIA proposes solar supply chain traceability standard
The SEIA released a draft solar supply chain standard that aims to help companies comply with US Customs and Border Protection traceability requirements.
‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
Cyprus leads the EU in solar hot-water systems, with 93.5% of households using this alternative energy for domestic needs.
European Union ditching fossil gas fast, replacing with solar & wind
With 56GW of new solar energy capacity installed in 2023, the EU has set yet another record, surpassing the additional 40GW installed in 2022
Green California town planned to combat global warming
Centennial is designed to be a master-planned, environmentally friendly town that addresses the pressing issue of climate change.
A $1 billion solar cell factory is coming to New Mexico
New Mexico is getting a solar cell factory worth almost $1 billion, bringing new jobs to the community too.
Even solar energy’s biggest fans are underestimating it
Solar energy potential is immense with solar tech improving and costs dropping. Global installations are surging but challenges remain.
US utility solar market has grown 34% since Q2 2023
US installed solar capacity has grown 34% since the second quarter of 2023, with more than 110,000 MW of projects now operating.
Solar manufacturers score new DOE funding
The Energy Department announced $40 million for the domestic solar supply chain, a continuation of the federal clean energy investments
Rising power prices could drive nearly half of US households to rooftop solar
Rising energy prices could spur 47% of U.S. households to install rooftop solar by 2050, according to analysis by Enverus.
Clean energy and electrification gets $7.3 billion boost from Biden
Biden announces $7.3B for rural electrification, funding 16 cooperatives in 23 states to expand clean energy, the largest since the 1930s.
It’s happening: See-through solar windows kick fossil energy to the curb
Solar windows generate clean energy while letting in light, aiding the shift from petroleum as the technology matures for widespread use.
Californians overwhelmingly agree that everyone benefits when more people go solar
Californians overwhelmingly agree that more solar is good for the state’s economy and will save California families money.
Power-generating breakwaters for floating photovoltaics
Scientists in Singapore created floating breakwaters with wave energy converters to lessen wave impact on offshore PV systems.
Startup takes new approach to space-based solar power
Aetherflux aims to launch a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit to collect solar power and beam it to Earth using infrared lasers.
Quantifiying benefits of vehicle-integrated photovoltaics
Researchers developed a model to quantify the benefits of VIPV on the energy needs of 3 different sizes of electric vehicle in Graz, Austria
Illinois moving to “Smart Solar Billing” in 2025
Smart Solar Billing is set to begin in IL on Jan. 1, 2025. Solar advocates have launched a website to teach consumers about the new system.
The $20B US ‘green bank’ program just funded its first project
An IRA program meant to expand climate investment in underserved markets has its first target — a $31M commercial solar effort in Arkansas.
Green roofs and solar chimneys are here – experts say it’s time to use them
Green roofs, solar chimneys, passive housing can cool homes & reduce energy use as the US faces rising temperatures and energy demands.
This chart shows how California is massively extending solar use into the evening
As solar grew in CA batteries were added to store excess midday energy and release it during evening peak demand, addressing the “duck curve”