Solar Industry News
Solar panels for ski areas
France-based off-grid solutions provider Sunwind has developed a PV module that can be used at ski stations, ski lifts and resorts.
How solar power is keeping Lebanon’s lights on
Lebanon's power situation has shown how solar can provide a source of clean & reliable electricity when other electricity systems break down.
Houses of worship go solar
Faith leaders & solar installers discuss how and why houses of worship are going solar & how the clean energy tax credits in the IRA can help
BLM advances clean energy in California
BLM has approved the Sunlight Storage II Battery Energy Storage System in Riverside County, adding up to 300 MW of energy storage capacity to the CA grid.
Governor Newsom unveils new proposals to build California’s clean future, faster
Gov. Newsom has introduced new proposals that would streamline clean tech projects across the state so CA can reach its world-leading climate goals.
Discover the largest solar farm in California (and what lives around it)
Solar Star is in Rosamond, California. The area is predominantly desert & agricultural and several wild animal species can be found there.
US greenlights major transmission line for renewable energy in Western states
The US government is greenlighting a multibillion-dollar transmission line that would send renewable electricity from New Mexico to big cities in the West.
Editorial: California needs a lot more solar. Why not put panels along highways and parking lots?
California needs to think creatively and find ways to put more solar energy in already built-out places, including rooftops and parking lots.
Off-grid solar brings light, time and income to remotest villages
In some of the world's most remote places, off-grid solar systems are bringing villagers more hours in the day, more money & gatherings.
Rooftop solar panels could power a third of US manufacturing, study finds
Companies that make textiles, apparel, and furniture would benefit the most from solar energy, according to new research.
DOE directs $26M to PG&E, ConEd and other projects
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will offer $50m for community-based clean energy projects in rural areas & $26m for projects that demonstrate how clean energy supports power grid.
California mining site to install solar + storage system
Imerys is partnering with TotalEnergies to install a 15-MW solar system paired with a 7.5-MWh energy storage system at Imerys’s Lompoc facility in Santa Barbara County, CA.
New Florida-built electric speedboat offers high power and solar charging
Blue Innovations Group (BIG), the electric boat startup founded by a former Tesla executive, has just launched its first electric boat, which is charged by solar.
Solar energy powers America’s hospitals, churches & rec centers
Community centers are turning to solar & storage to provide power and are exploring new solar savings and benefit-sharing models along the way.
MIT scientists used solar power to make drinking water cheaper than tap water
MIT scientists have designed a solar-powered desalination system that turns saltwater into drinkable water at a higher volume and lower cost.
Solar-powered brewery pulls first pints
A Surrey brewery has set up a subsidiary which produces beer using nothing but solar power.
US solar is booming – here’s the newly released data
US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data. In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through July 31, 2023) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) says solar provided 1,824 megawatts (MW) of new […]
Clean energy goes local as government buildings go solar
Officials from the city of Brisbane and their power provider cut the ribbon on the first of twelve government buildings across San Mateo County converting to solar power.
Hormel Foods, Jennie-O turkey store celebrate completion of latest community solar project
Hormel Foods Corporation celebrated the completion of an 8-acre solar field during a ribbon-cutting event at its Jennie-O plant location.
Leaders call on California to block controversial solar power proposal
Elected officials and school leaders in Alameda County are calling on the state to block a controversial proposal that could prevent California schools from embracing solar power.
PV Data: sustained growth in US solar capacity
This week, the US Energy Information Administration published its latest monthly report on the country’s energy mix.