Solar Industry News
Solar to dominate US capacity additions with 73GW expected through 2025
FERC’s latest Energy Infrastructure Update said that just over 72.8GW of solar is expected to be added from Dec. 2022 until Nov. 2025.
Why not cover ugly parking lots with solar panels?
A mandate on adding solar panels over parking lots would produce clean electricity without wasting space and provide shade for cars in warm climates.
Solar projects yielding exciting potential for dairies, other industries
Winston Cone Optics seeks to develop pilot projects that use solar energy to heat water, evaporate waste and remove salt from wastewater.
Community-solar industry shoots for 30GW by 2030
The Coalition for Community Solar Access has a 30GW vision for community solar in the US by 2030, which is almost 6x the 5.3GW installed now.
California approves solar, battery projects to strengthen the grid
The CPUC approved 800MW of new solar and battery storage projects to ensure Californians can get reliable power through 2026.
310MWp PV + 448MWh energy storage system comes online in CA
Renewables developer Intersect Power has brought a 310MWp PV, 448MWh energy storage system project online in California.
Massive win for multifamily solar in CPUC proceedings
Due to advocacy from Ivy Energy, NEM 3.0 has a lessened impact on multifamily solar. VNEM and NEMA will be fully retained with 2 caveats.
Union-built 310-MW solar + storage project comes online in California
The Athos III solar project (also known as Blythe Mesa Solar II) is now online, generating 224 MWAC/310 MWDC of solar energy, enough to power 94,000 homes.
Amazon, Meta and Google buy more clean energy than any other companies
Amazon, Facebook (Meta), and Google (Alphabet), are the top three corporate purchasers of wind and solar energy, according to a report from an industry group.
SPI Energy begins M10 module manufacturing at new production line in California
SPI Energy has begun manufacturing M10 modules in the new production line in Sacramento which will add 550MW of solar module capacity.
Scientists developing floating solar farms that can withstand rough oceans
New research is being conducted to develop methods for keeping solar panels operative in the high seas.
Analysis shows US wind and solar could outpace coal and nuclear power in 2023
A new analysis of federal data shows that wind and solar alone could generate more electricity in the United States than nuclear and coal over the coming year.
EPA launches $7B competition to bring low-cost solar energy to more hard-working American families
EPA launched a $7B grant competition to increase access to affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy for low-income households.
Rooftop solar trial for remote first nations people
A recent successful pilot project in Tenant Creek (Northern Australia) demonstrated the value of having solar panels installed.
China’s solar is now at twice the capacity of its coal power – report
Solar is growing at 33.7% year-on-year and is now at twice the capacity of coal power in China, according to a new report.
How sheep keep solar farms out of the shade
‘Solar grazing’ around panels is providing a lifeline to the US shepherding sector as clean energy expands.
Agrivoltaics hit ‘watershed moment’ as farmland transitions increase
Agrivoltaics is experiencing increased adoption thanks in part to increased awareness about the associated benefits coming during a time of accelerated farm transitions.
San Diego Community Power green-lights a pair of renewable power projects
San Diego Community Power has agreed to sign contracts for a pair of solar and battery storage projects — one in NV & one in Imperial County.
Grassroots buy-in will be vital to transmission buildout, say clean energy experts
As clean energy production ramps up, transmission reform is becoming a major priority for the renewables industry.
South America’s largest floating solar farm is now paired with hydropower
South America’s largest floating solar farm is now online, and it’s paired with hydropower, which boosts energy reliability and production.
Solar and wind generated more electricity than coal for record 5 months
Solar and wind power hit a new record this year, generating more U.S. power than coal for the first five months of the year.