Solar Industry News
Biden-Harris administration announces full operation of Blythe Solar Power Project
The Blythe Solar Power Project will add 387 MW of battery storage to grid and will power approximately 145,500 homes.
Researchers developing tool to help poultry producers realize full value of solar technology
Michael Popp and Yi Liang developed an online decision support software tool to help growers assess whether solar is Michael Popp and Yi Liang developed an online decision support software tool to help growers assess whether solar is feasible for their farms. for their farms
Nearly 1 in 10 US schools now using solar power
More than 8,400 public and private schools serving 6 million students are now using solar power generating significant cost savings.
California cities and counties now required to switch to instant, online residential solar permitting by 2024
The Solar Access Act bill implements instant, online solar permitting for residential properties in cities and counties in California.
How Berkshire Hathaway Energy escaped ‘The Coal Trap’
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy purchased 2,000 acres in WV that will provide solar energy, creating as many as 1,000 jobs.
California governor signs sweeping climate legislation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills aimed at moving away from reliance on fossil fuel-based energy.
US Solar installs to get 40% boost on climate law, report says
According to studies, the Inflation Reduction Act is going to transform America’s energy economy with a wave of clean energy and manufacturing investments.
Community solar developers see sunny opportunity in tax credits
Community solar project developers say more generous tax credits under the new climate law will help them make a big push using tax credits.
Opinion: Californians saved the grid again. They should be paid more for it
Last week, California’s power grid was strained to the limit in the midst of a searing heat wave but was saved by their consumers.
Africa leads the world in solar power potential, research finds
Africa leads the way in terms of the average potential of solar energy around the world, says research from Statista.
USC-LADWP agreement taps into offsite solar power
USC-LADWP will provide a quarter of USC’s electricity with power from a solar farm in Mojave and will contribute to new solar programs.
California is finally unlocking community solar for the masses
California's new program will go beyond conventional community-solar design by stipulating requirements to serve equity and just-transition goals.
How this new robot will help build solar farms in a fast, effective way
San Francisco-based Built Robotics launched the “RPD 35,” a robot that can carry heavy solar panels and install them on a solar farm.
Sacramento parish goes solar, helping spark diocese-wide movement
St. Anthony Parish’s solar project served as a first step toward flipping the switch on a wider effort to electrify the entire Sacramento Diocese.
Former Gov. Schwarzenegger flips on AltaSea’s giant rooftop solar panels
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a crowd of more than 100 people celebrated a completed solar rooftop project at AltaSea.
Interest in energy storage booms after implementation of NEM 3.0
California’s recent transition to a new framework to compensate customers who generate their own energy is leading to a flurry of interest in battery storage.
The bill that could connect California to sun, wind & savings across the west
A bill in the CA State Legislature that would start a fully integrated western electricity grid will be heard in the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee.
Peninsula Clean Energy signs solar agreements with 9 California cities, San Mateo County
Peninsula Clean Energy is executing 20-year PPAs to install 1.7MW of solar power on 12 public buildings in San Mateo County & Los Banos City.
19 US solar recycling and manufacturing projects just got $82M in funding
The US Department of Energy just invested $82 million in 19 innovative projects in 12 states to boost US solar manufacturing and recycling.
Tribal colleges see bright future in solar energy training programs
Nearly $15 million in federal grants aims to boost clean energy development at tribal colleges across the United States.
Local groups team to bring solar-powered work vehicles to Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College is looking to partner with entrepreneurs and funding sources to develop their solar vehicle program into a commercial enterprise.