Solar Industry News
US solar developers to spend $6B to boost domestic panel supplies
A group of U.S. solar energy project developers will invest $6B in a long-term strategic plan to supply up to 7GW of solar modules.
Groundbreaking California rule transforms how renewables connect to the grid
A new decision from the CPUC is one of the most significant changes to the interconnection process in decades.
Silicon Valley’s Menlo Park plans to electrify 10,000 buildings
Menlo Park, CA has struck a deal to decarbonize 95% of its buildings by 2030, with solar panels playing a key role.
Desert Hot Springs to house one of largest rooftop solar arrays in California
Desert Hot Springs will soon be home to a warehouse with one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in California, officials announced today.
Solar-plus-storage potential is everywhere in the US
Particularly in areas like the desert Southwest in Southern California, Arizona or Nevada, it makes sense to add battery storage to large-scale solar.
FERC reveals interconnection reforms that could unleash solar energy potential
Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking detailing critical interconnection reforms.
Solar panel fields help increase honey production in photovoltaic beehives
Modern solar technology combined with traditional techniques has improved the bee population and honey production in Carmona, Spain.
New tower in China brings us a step closer to space-based solar power
Researchers at Xidian University ran a successful test of the “world’s first full-link and full-system solar power plant” on June 5
US Army deploys its first floating solar array
The US Army recently unveiled the largest floating solar power plant in the Southeast, located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Wind and solar powered home shows what is possible for eco-conscious homeowners
A Calgary resident recently showed off his fully wind and solar powered home with 17 solar panels on the roof and thermal solar panel on the side.
Energy secretary talks US plan to boost solar production
NPR speaks with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the Biden administration's actions that could triple solar manufacturing by 2024.
US DOI approves construction of two solar projects in California
The Department of the Interior has issued final approval for construction of the Arica and Victory Pass solar projects near Desert Center in eastern Riverside County.
Element Resources to use solar to fuel green hydrogen production facilities in California
Element Resources plans to build and operate a major renewable hydrogen production facility in Lancaster, California, powered by solar energy.
California slashed rooftop solar payments. Now opponents want a rehearing
A trio of environmental groups wants the CPUC to upend last month’s decision that overhauled the rules for rooftop solar.
25-MW solar + storage project underway at California mixed-use community
The second phase of a 25-MW, solar + storage project is underway at Bishop Ranch, a 600-acre mixed-use neighborhood in San Ramon, California.
24/7 carbon-free energy is about to become a reality in California
Peninsula Clean Energy says it can deliver affordable clean energy to its Bay Area territory nearly every hour of the year by 2025.
Solar to dominate US capacity additions with 73GW expected through 2025
FERC’s latest Energy Infrastructure Update said that just over 72.8GW of solar is expected to be added from Dec. 2022 until Nov. 2025.
Why not cover ugly parking lots with solar panels?
A mandate on adding solar panels over parking lots would produce clean electricity without wasting space and provide shade for cars in warm climates.
Solar projects yielding exciting potential for dairies, other industries
Winston Cone Optics seeks to develop pilot projects that use solar energy to heat water, evaporate waste and remove salt from wastewater.
Community-solar industry shoots for 30GW by 2030
The Coalition for Community Solar Access has a 30GW vision for community solar in the US by 2030, which is almost 6x the 5.3GW installed now.
California approves solar, battery projects to strengthen the grid
The CPUC approved 800MW of new solar and battery storage projects to ensure Californians can get reliable power through 2026.