Solar Industry News
With more compensation and incentive options, energy storage adoption is on the rise
Thanks to the new storage investment tax credit (ITC), 2023 should be a banner year for US energy storage adoption across all markets.
California greenlights more than 800 MW of storage and solar
The CPUC on Thursday approved three energy project contracts that will collectively provide more than 800 MW of new solar and storage capacity.
Residential batteries linked over internet could soon help California’s electrical grid
Newly developed software allows the management of thousands of residential batteries, which, if used collectively, become a virtual power plant.
Financing closes for 352MWh solar-plus-storage project in California
$260 million of construction financing has been closed for Leeward Renewable Energy’s Chaparral Springs solar-plus-storage project in California.
Solar accounted for over 5% of US electricity generation in first 10 months of 2022
Data shows that almost 23% of US electricity was generated by renewable energy sources in the period January-October 2022.
Four big things to expect in clean energy in 2023
The most significant event for the clean energy economy in 2022 which is the IRA, is going to have reverberations throughout 2023 and beyond.
Big solar panel manufacturers boost production as costs fall
Big solar-panel makers are ramping up production due to the collapse of material costs that had been elevated for more than a year.
Mitrex announces the world’s first colored solar panels with CEC Listing
Solar panel manufacturer Mitrex's new colored solar panels are now an approved on the California Energy Commission's (CEC) PV module listing.
What does Western grid regionalization mean for California?
With California’s power woes apparent, Western grid regionalization has been raised as a potential path to address related concerns.
Floating solar tech for aquaculture
Inseanergy has developed a floating solar platform for use in aquaculture projects and has recently completed its first commercial installations.
Amidst energy crisis, Syrians turn to solar energy
The severe electricity shortages due to deep energy crisis have forced a Syrian dentist to use solar power to maintain his clinic in Damascus.
California CCA makes 100% renewable energy the default for members
One Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program in California will make renewable energy the 100% default source of electricity generation.
Solar-powered reactor converts CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels
Researchers from University of Cambridge developed a solar-powered reactor that converts captured CO2 & plastic waste into sustainable fuels.
This cement company is installing a 25 MW onsite solar farm
Holcim US is going to install a 25-megawatt solar farm at its Michigan cement factory that will generate more than 30% of the plant’s power.
California’s storage portfolio could provide grid benefits of up to $1.6B per year by 2032, report finds
CA’s energy storage portfolio could yield net grid benefits of up to $1.6B a year by 2032 as the state looks to expand grid-scale battery installations to 13.6 GW
Solar charging depot for 96 electric trucks coming to Livermore, California
The EBCE Board has approved providing $4.5M in financing to Forum Mobility to support the development of a solar electric truck charging depot in Livermore, CA.
Virtual power plants are coming to save the grid sooner than you might think
Networks of thousands of home-based batteries, also known as virtual power plants, could be key to a cleaner, more reliable electricity system.
Facing brutal heat, the Texas electric grid has a new ally: Solar power
Texas is fast becoming a leader in solar power. So far this year, about 7% of the electric power used has come from solar, and 31% from wind.
Solar to reach ‘unassailable position’ as cheapest electricity source, says DNV
Solar’s levelized cost of electricity will reach $30/MWh in 2050, as global capacity surges, said DNV, a global risk management firm.
Solar-plus-storage microgrids minimize power shutoffs during wildfires
Recent studies have proposed using solar-plus-storage microgrids to minimize public safety concerns from PSPS during the wildfire season.
Paskenta Band announces solar energy storage project
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians announced the development of a large-scale solar & energy storage project funded and approved by the CEC.