Solar Industry News
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.
Caltech to launch space solar power technology demo into orbit in January
In January 2023, Caltech Space Solar Power Project is poised to launch into orbit a prototype, dubbed the Space Solar Power Demonstrator.
Secret of Patagonia’s new see-through solar windows is revealed
With Patagonia on board, NEXT Energy Technologies has a high-profile showcase for its new see-through solar windows.
Solar project powers an oil and gas field with California sunshine
Lost Hills is one of the first efforts by a major oil & gas company to build a net exporting, behind-the-meter solar PV plant.
Solar panels go perfectly with pickup truck tonneau covers
Worksport is introducing new solar-enabled tonneau covers that turn pickup trucks into rolling renewable energy microgrids.
UCLA breakthrough could lead to more durable, less expensive solar cells
UCLA researchers has developed a way to use perovskite in solar cells while protecting it from the conditions that cause it to deteriorate.
US seeks perfect ‘Reese’s Cup’ mix of farming and solar panels
‘Agrivoltaics’ projects seek to grow clean energy and food that would boost solar installations and give farmers more revenue.
Solar-powered pub uses renewable energy to beat cost-of-living crisis
An eco-friendly Irish pub powered by solar panels is reaping the rewards of renewable energy amid the inflation crisis.
2022 paves way for massive growth for solar + storage industry
The solar + storage industry has seen US manufacturing expansion and groundbreaking announcements directly triggered by the IRA at the end of 2022.
How to make your iPhone charge on clean energy
In the US, if you are on iOS 16, you can now set your phone to charge on clean, green energy as much as possible.
Feds auction NV public land leases for record $105 million, highlighting solar boom
Federal land managers auctioned off thousands of acres in Nevada’s Amargosa desert for solar development, resulting in $105M in new leases.
China on course to reach solar and wind power goals five years ahead of schedule
China set a target of 1,200GW of utility-scale wind & solar capacity by 2030, but a new GEM report says it is set to meet the goal 5 years early.
Solar power proves its worth as heat wave grips the state
Texas has seen a boom in solar power in recent years, and experts say that’s helped the state grid weather an intense June heat wave.
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.