Solar Industry News
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.
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.
Energy workforce grew 3.8% last year; clean energy jobs increased in every state
The energy sector added almost 300,000 jobs last year, about a 3.8% growth rate from 2021 to 2022, according to an annual study by the US DOE.
Houston skyscrapers are converting to solar
Brookfield Properties, which has 10 downtown skyscrapers in its Houston portfolio, is partnering to build a massive solar plant to power the buildings.
Solar microgrid offers Soboba tribe independence, with model many users could adapt
By this time next year, nearly 3,000 solar panels will span the roof of Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, powering the flashy slot machines, air conditioned hotel rooms and golf course facilities.
South America’s largest floating solar farm launched in Colombia
Noria Energy launched a 1.5MW floating solar power system on the reservoir at Colombia’s Urrá Dam, the largest project of its kind in South America.
Here are the top solar power states in the USA (Sunshine State just 16th)
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released its Spring 2023 Solar Industry Update, and The Sunshine State ranks 16th in solar adoption.
A Swiss startup is mounting solar panels on used wind turbine blades
A Swiss startup is using reclaimed wind turbine blades instead of metal beams as horizontal supports for solar panels.
Local solar and storage are essential to the electrification movement
The key to lowering the cost of electrification is energy management and demand response, starting with local solar and storage.
Roof-integrated solar takes 44% less time to install on new construction
NREL researchers found that the normalization of retrofit RIPV solar projects in the installation process could speed up installations.
Global solar demand to grow by 40% in 2023 as prices fall and capacity grows
Global demand for solar PV could rise up to 40% in 2023 as favourable economics in the solar sector combine with broad policies.