Solar Industry News
Oklahoma is about to get one of the largest solar cell factories in the US
Enel North America has named Oklahoma as its preferred choice for its planned 3-gigawatt (GW) solar panel and cell factory.
Army of butterflies to win solar farm wars, despite opposition
With solar farms, the US agriculture industry once again demonstrates its ability to embrace new technologies and practices.
More California oil and gas workers make the jump to clean energy
In the first six months after the Inflation Reduction Act bill passed, clean energy companies announced 101,036 new jobs in 31 states.
US cities turn old landfills into solar parks
Landfill solar projects help cities meet ambitious renewable energy targets and can reduce local power bills while generating revenue by leasing idle land.
How to increase NOI while reducing capex & carbon emissions with solar
For developers and property owners, a one-stop-shop solar solution lowers energy costs and raises cash on hand.
Wind and solar are now beating coal in the US
Wind & solar combined now produce more electricity than coal in the US, according to new data from the EIA and the FERC.
Wastewater treatment plant in CA aims to create solar model to follow
A wastewater treatment plant in California will demonstrate a solar power and energy efficiency model for others to follow.
Europe just got its first solar-covered cycling path
Europe's newest solar-covered cycling path provides cyclists shelter from the elements while the cover produces clean energy.
California will be home to country’s first all-electric hospital
The country’s first all-electric and solar-powered medical campus under the UCI Health umbrella should be fully open in Irvine by 2025.
The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge
The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households.
After historic year of environmental laws, California wants to go further
CA's Democratic supermajority wants to follow up its most ambitious year of environmental legislation by passing new clean energy incentives and measures.
These Italian farmers are saving an ancient fruit with solar power
Growing the crop under a canopy of solar panels has given the fruit "citron of Calabria" a new lease of life in southern Italy.
Solar carports gain preference as a sustainable energy solution due to their versatility and efficiency
The solar carport industry is harnessing the sun’s power to revolutionize electricity generation while simultaneously providing essential shade and shelter for parked vehicles.
Energy Dept. announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer
The Energy Department announced Friday a $325M investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power.
Panama taps solar energy to heat water and reduce deforestation
Solar water heaters in Hato Chami school in Panama allow students to take hot showers and make it easier for staff to boil water when preparing meals.
Solar panels installed in remote Arctic community to power green energy transition
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in a region plunged in round-the-clock darkness all winter.
California highway solar power bill makes it to governor’s desk
The California Assembly passed legislation to encourage the installation of solar power infrastructure along California’s highways.
Here are the major climate bills that made it through California’s Legislature this year
The California Legislature wrapped up its session last week and dozens of climate bills now await Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature — or veto.
Bringing renewable energy to rural communities in California
The IRA’s Solar for All program aims to provide distributed solar energy to disadvantaged, low-income and tribal communities in the US.
Appeals court will hear challenge to California’s new rooftop solar rules
California’s 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco will hear a legal challenge to the state’s recently adopted rooftop solar rules.
The solar potential of warehouses and superstores explained
If all warehouses and superstores went solar, they could produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of 27 million households.