Solar Industry News
Six Flags announces California’s largest solar energy project
Six Flags Magic Mountain's new 12.37-MW solar carport & energy storage system will be the largest single-site commercial renewable energy project in CA.
Report: The huge solar potential of American warehouses
A big flat roof—like a warehouse—is a perfect place for solar panels. Today, there's a lot of warehouse roof space we could use in America.
Padilla announces $7M to enhance solar manufacturing, recycling & the grid in CA
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of CA announced $7 million in funding for five projects across California to strengthen domestic solar supply chain.
How this new robot will help build solar farms in a fast, effective way
San Francisco-based Built Robotics launched the "RPD 35," a robot that can carry heavy solar panels and install them on a solar farm.
Sacramento parish goes solar, helping spark diocese-wide movement
St. Anthony Parish's solar project served as a first step toward flipping the switch on a wider effort to electrify the entire Sacramento Diocese.
Former Gov. Schwarzenegger flips on AltaSea’s giant rooftop solar panels
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a crowd of more than 100 people celebrated a completed solar rooftop project at AltaSea.
Interest in energy storage booms after implementation of NEM 3.0
California’s recent transition to a new framework to compensate customers who generate their own energy is leading to a flurry of interest in battery storage.
The bill that could connect California to sun, wind & savings across the west
A bill in the CA State Legislature that would start a fully integrated western electricity grid will be heard in the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee.
Peninsula Clean Energy signs solar agreements with 9 California cities, San Mateo County
Peninsula Clean Energy is executing 20-year PPAs to install 1.7MW of solar power on 12 public buildings in San Mateo County & Los Banos City.
19 US solar recycling and manufacturing projects just got $82M in funding
The US Department of Energy just invested $82 million in 19 innovative projects in 12 states to boost US solar manufacturing and recycling.
Tribal colleges see bright future in solar energy training programs
Nearly $15 million in federal grants aims to boost clean energy development at tribal colleges across the United States.
Local groups team to bring solar-powered work vehicles to Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College is looking to partner with entrepreneurs and funding sources to develop their solar vehicle program into a commercial enterprise.
Declining populations free up agricultural land for large amounts of solar in densely populated countries
ISES explains how much solar PV energy could be harvested from freed-up agricultural land in densely-populated countries with declining populations.
Chinese solar giant Trina is opening a 5 GW factory in Texas
China’s Trina Solar, one of the world’s largest solar panel makers, has announced it will build a 5GW solar panel factory in Texas.
Can massive solar power expansion regenerate the US’s iconic prairies?
Renewable energy development is transforming the US countryside. It could be a chance to restore the iconic prairies.
Biden’s climate law is reshaping private investment in the United States
Private investment in clean energy projects surged after President Biden signed an expansive climate bill into law last year.
IKEA is kicking off a solar car park push in the US
IKEA announced that it’s adding solar car parks, more solar on store rooftops, and battery energy storage systems to seven of its US stores.
California legislators approve America’s most expansive greenhouse gas emissions disclosure rules for big business
Major corporations would have to disclose their direct greenhouse gas emissions under legislation passed Monday by California lawmakers.
Sonoma County boosts green energy infrastructure with new mobile, solar-powered EV charging stations
Sonoma County has purchased 3 mobile solar-powered EV charging stations to support zero-emission vehicles and mitigate ongoing climate disruption.
Sesame Solar and Watergen partner on mobile nanogrids that provide power and drinking water
Sesame Solar and Watergen’s collaboration provides a source of safe, clean water for both drinking and renewable energy production.
This year’s rooftop solar installations expected to break last year’s record, experts say
The number of solar residential installations continues to climb every year and to break records. A government estimate shows how much.