Solar Industry News
Alabama selected for new factory as IRA prompts domestic manufacturing boom
First Solar has selected Alabama as the site for its fourth U.S. panel factory. The climate bill was a key catalyst for the new facility.
How solar power can become a leader for positive impact
Solar energy will be deployed at a massive scale to help the world meet its climate & energy goals, bringing opportunities for ecology and regeneration.
Visualizing the remarkable progress of solar energy
Solar has taken center stage for US decarbonization goals, representing 70% of high-probability utility-scale power capacity planned through 2025.
California-based company formally submits application for massive solar project
A Bay-Area company has submitted an application to build a 1,900-acre, 155MW solar + storage project in La Plata County.
California pushes incentive program to promote more at-home solar systems
California regulators on Thursday proposed changes to the state's residential solar market designed to encourage more at-home battery systems.
France to require all large car parks to be covered by solar panels
Large car parks in France will be covered by solar panels under new legislation approved as part of Pres. Macron’s renewable energy drive.
California funds 60 MWh tribal long-duration storage project
The CEC issued a $31M grant to build a 60MWh long-duration energy storage system to provide backup power to the Viejas Tribe.
Chile, the land of mines, leads the way in solar energy
Chile has far exceeded its goal to reach 20% of energy production from renewable sources by 2025, with solar PV energy leading the way.
US solar capacity has grown 28,500% since 2008
Solar power capacity in the US has grown from just 0.34 GW in 2008 to an estimated 97.2G W today, providing enough energy to power 18M homes.
Clean energy is the biggest market opportunity in a generation. Businesses can’t afford to ignore it
The IRA created a massive opportunity for clean energy. EDF President Fred Krupp argues that businesses need to take advantage of this moment.
More utility-scale solar has been installed this year than all other forms of energy
Utility-scale solar and wind each added more generating capacity than natural gas during the first nine months of 2022
Proposal to place solar panels over LA Aqueduct advances
A proposal to place solar panels over the 370-mile Los Angeles Aqueduct to reduce evaporation and add capacity for renewable energy was approved.
Solar modules removed from Target facility in California meet sustainable end of life
An outdated solar installation was decommissioned and recycled in a partnership between Solarcycle, PowerFlex, and Decom Solar.
Satellite beams solar power down to earth using microwave transmitter
Scientists at Caltech say they’ve successfully transmitted solar energy gathered by a satellite in orbit down to the Earth’s surface.
University of California, Irvine, opens research microgrid in Shadow Mountain community
The Advanced Power and Energy Program at UC Irvine joined a group of organizations to open two new microgrid communities in Menifee, CA.
Solar trees could soon be charging your car
Metal trees with a seven-meter canopy of solar panels that generate electricity may soon be coming to car parks and shopping malls in the UK.
Florida’s only rice mill turns to solar power
The only known rice mill in Florida will now be using a 900-panel solar array and a Tesla Megapack battery to power its operations.
Long-duration energy storage: The time is now
States with decarbonization goals must plan and prepare for ways to access energy when they need it. Investing in long-duration energy storage (LDES) is the solution.
California hits new record for renewable energy generation
Including solar, wind & nuclear power as well as hydroelectricity via large dams, 59% of CA’s electricity now comes from carbon-free sources.
Solar accounted for 16% of California’s electricity sales in 2021
In total, solar accounted for 15.9% of the California’s retail electricity sales in 2021, the highest among all renewable energy sources.
CSBC proposes $400M investment in community solar + storage
The California Senate Budget Committee (CSBC) proposed a $400M community solar & storage investment in its updated Budget and Fiscal Review.