Solar Industry News
Survey finds 70% of US farmers are open to large-scale solar on farmland
A survey by the Solar and Storage Industries Institute shows 70% of US farmers support solar projects on their land if farming can continue.
Bayer to switch to fully local renewable energy in Finland
Bayer and Turku Energia have secured a building permit for a large-scale solar park in Turku, Southwest Finland.
DOE announces $72.8M loan for solar-plus-storage microgrid on tribal lands
DOE closed a $72.8M loan to fund a solar-plus-long-duration energy storage microgrid, under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
DOE expands programs that increase access to solar energy in disadvantaged communities
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an expansion of the National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP).
Botswana launches tender for feasibility study on floating solar at dams
Botswana’s state-owned water & wastewater utility has opened a tender for a feasibility study on deploying floating solar plants at its dams.
US generation projected to rise 3% this year, mostly driven by solar
US electricity generation is expected to increase by 3% – 121B kilowatthours – this year compared to 2023, largely driven by solar power
The solar pump revolution could bring water to millions of Africans
Solar power can help 400M Africans access groundwater, but care is needed to ensure smaller projects aren't overlooked in the tech push.
Carnival installing solar power at two Barcelona cruise terminals
Carnival and Port of Barcelona teamed up with a Catalonia solar provider to install 1,350 panels at Palacruceros & Helix Cruise Center.
Cricket ground goes green in solar power switch
A cricket stadium, Utilita Bowl is to switch to solar power in a bid to become "the greenest cricket ground in the world".
Solar device makes 20L drinking water a day from seawater with 93% efficiency
The new technology could revolutionize desalination by offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.
Batteries power California’s newly reliable grid
Amid 100°F heat, California avoided emergencies, thanks to a battery boom that now bolsters the nation's top solar power producer.
US solar power booms under Biden
A report published by the SEIA and Wood Mackenzie highlights how effective the administration has been in advancing solar power in the US.
California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1006 into law, requiring utilities to evaluate GETs at least every two years in transmission planning.
Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills
SolarPanelRecycling.com uses AI to recover key materials from used solar panels, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.
First Solar inaugurates new $1.1 billion Alabama solar manufacturing facility
First Solar has inaugurated a new $1.1 billion fully vertically integrated thin-film solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama
Under a Texas sun, agrivoltaics offer farmers a new way to make money
Solar grazing helps farmers feed their flocks while the expanding solar industry provides more clean energy to the grid.
Floating solar project withstands super typhoon Capricorn
The 16MW floating solar project in Guangdong withstood the typhoon, proving its durability & resilience to strong winds in adverse conditions
New JFK terminal will utilize novel microgrid, NYC’s largest solar array
New York City kicks off Climate Week 2024 with construction of a massive microgrid project at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One.
California governor vetoes bill that would have reversed CPUC’s multi-meter solar rules
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill allowing schools and apartments to use on-site solar energy directly, instead of purchasing it back from utilities.
Photovoltaic systems are a no-regret investment decision
New German research shows residential PV remains optimal despite energy price breaks, with significant savings during 2019-2022 market volatility.
SEIA proposes solar supply chain traceability standard
The SEIA released a draft solar supply chain standard that aims to help companies comply with US Customs and Border Protection traceability requirements.