Solar Industry News
Texas company to increase module manufacturing capacity to 1 GW
Mission Solar will increase capacity at its existing site situated on 86 acres and expects to reach its 1-GW goal by 2024.
Students propose solar solution to Puerto Rico’s electricity woes
Students have developed a policy proposal urging government officials in Puerto Rico and Washington DC to promote rooftop solar power.
Los Angeles County deploys first solar trash interceptor vessel in North America
The Trash Interceptor 007 solar-powered trash collection device aims to prevent 60 tons of trash from entering Santa Monica Bay.
French farmers are covering crops with solar panels to produce food and energy at the same time
French farmers are covering crops with solar panels to produce food and energy at the same time.
Could US solar electricity reach $0/kWh?
A new Credit Suisse report suggests that from 2025 - 2032, the US could see solar & wind power purchase agreements signed for under $0.01/kWh.
How your state ranks on fostering community-led clean energy
Policies can help or hinder communities that want to take charge of their own energy future. Canary’s chart of the week shows how U.S. states stack up.
Home solar panel adoption continues to rise in the US
Residential solar power installations rose by 34% from 2.9 gigawatts in 2020 to 3.9 gigawatts in 2021, according to data from the US EIA.
California’s 1.4-GWh Crimson battery goes online
Canadian Solar Inc announced on Tuesday that the huge Crimson energy storage system, started operations in California.
Inside America’s groundbreaking solar-powered health facility
Solar power is becoming essential for healthcare “sustainability and resiliency” as climate change increasingly threatens traditional energy resources.
Hurricanes Fiona and Ian gave solar power its time to shine
People with solar panels and batteries say those systems kept the lights on during Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, and even allowed them to share electricity with neighbors left in the dark.
‘Water batteries’ could store solar and wind power for when it’s needed
Pumping water into a smaller reservoir in the surrounding mountains could store excess solar power until it's needed, when the sun sets.
Off-grid solar continues to expand
The off-grid solar sector has shown resilience in the face of pandemic-related challenges, with 70 million people gaining access to electricity from early 2020 to the end of 2021.
Army of butterflies to win solar farm wars, despite opposition
With solar farms, the US agriculture industry once again demonstrates its ability to embrace new technologies and practices.
More California oil and gas workers make the jump to clean energy
In the first six months after the Inflation Reduction Act bill passed, clean energy companies announced 101,036 new jobs in 31 states.
US cities turn old landfills into solar parks
Landfill solar projects help cities meet ambitious renewable energy targets and can reduce local power bills while generating revenue by leasing idle land.
How to increase NOI while reducing capex & carbon emissions with solar
For developers and property owners, a one-stop-shop solar solution lowers energy costs and raises cash on hand.
Wind and solar are now beating coal in the US
Wind & solar combined now produce more electricity than coal in the US, according to new data from the EIA and the FERC.
Wastewater treatment plant in CA aims to create solar model to follow
A wastewater treatment plant in California will demonstrate a solar power and energy efficiency model for others to follow.
Europe just got its first solar-covered cycling path
Europe’s newest solar-covered cycling path provides cyclists shelter from the elements while the cover produces clean energy.
California will be home to country’s first all-electric hospital
The country’s first all-electric and solar-powered medical campus under the UCI Health umbrella should be fully open in Irvine by 2025.
The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge
The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households.