Solar Industry News
California seeks more time to overhaul rooftop-solar subsidy
A California agency is seeking more time on how to reform a solar-incentive program that’s helped rooftop solar flourish in the state.
Maldives reopens 40MWh battery storage tender for island solar
Maldives has reopened a tender process, seeking to procure 40MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in an energy transition project
San José Clean Energy’s community solar program saving some low-income customers $100 per month
SJCE's program offers more than 800 customers 100% solar energy at a 20% discount, which can be combined with other monthly discounts.
Western Australia utility replicating success of 100% renewable energy town
Onslow, Western Australia is now powered almost entirely by renewable energy, and the utility behind that project wants to roll out the same tech across the state.
Farmers are embracing solar power to beat soaring energy bills
In the current energy crisis in the UK, solar panels are helping farmers save cash and reduce carbon emissions.
Interior Department announces full operation of Palen Solar Project in California
The Palen Solar Project is another major step forward in the current administration’s efforts to lower costs for families and create a clean energy future.
Australian solar park could generate hydrogen for less than $2/kg
Hydrogen could be produced for as little as AUD 2.85 ($1.98)/kg, supporting Frontier Energy’s plans to make green hydrogen from a 500 MW solar project.
IEA 2022 outlook for Africa highlights solar and hydrogen in green transition
The International Energy Agency has set out leading green transition pathways for Africa – delivering better economic and social returns.
Solar-to-jet-fuel system readies for takeoff
Using concentrated solar energy, researchers at ETH were able to produce kerosene from water vapor and carbon dioxide directly from air.
City of San Diego unveils $10 million plan to provide solar energy to low-income communities
The new San Diego Solar Equity Program targets low-income residents who can't afford rooftop solar to get access to clean energy.
Ameresco, SoCal Edison ‘working around the clock’ on 2.1GWh BESS portfolio
Ameresco and SoCal Edison’s teams are “working around the clock” to deliver a 2.1GWh, three-site battery storage portfolio by the end of this year.
There’s a lot for Californians in the federal climate bill. Here are the details
The climate bill contains numerous provisions that could aid the efforts of ordinary Californians to reduce emissions.
Solar to soon offer grid more capacity than coal in Australia
Industry consultant SunWiz reports that almost 1/3 of homes in Australia have solar panels, the highest in the world, and will soon outpace coal’s grid capacity.
Unique solar peaker plant breaks ground in California
Arevon Energy and San Diego Community Power broke ground on the Vikings Energy Farm, a solar + storage power plant in Holtville, CA.
Eleven states have committed to 100% clean electricity
Minnesota joins 10 other states with commitments to 100% clean energy. These states account for more than 25% of total US electricity consumption.
Solar and wind save €12 billion gas costs in EU since start of Russo-Ukrainian War
Thanks to the accelerated growth of solar and wind energy, the EU has saved €12 billion in gas costs since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Auckland Airport to build giant rooftop solar array
Auckland Airport plans to power up its roofs with the country’s largest rooftop solar array on its new Mānawa Bay outlet centre.
California’s rooftop solar rules facing rehearing requests
CA state regulators are now facing increasing pressure in the face of two separate requests for a rehearing of their new rooftop solar rules.
PG&E is testing different flavors of virtual power plant
The California utility PG&E is trying out two different models with Tesla and Sunrun to help ease summer grid stress.
Westerners support 100% clean energy, less oil drilling — even in red states
Results of a 2023 survey show that 2/3 of participants want to see 100% of their energy come from clean, renewable sources within 10 to 15 years.
Drinkers encouraged to ‘give a XXXX’ as brewer goes solar
Iconic Australian beer brand XXXX will be brewed using 100% clean energy from Lightsource bp’s 176 MW Woolooga solar farm.