Solar Industry News
New CPUC proposed decision on NEM 3.0 expected by September 29
The CALSSA is expecting the CPUC to release its proposed decision on net metering on or before September 29.
EDF Renewables’ 620-MW California solar portfolio is completed
EDF Renewables' Palen Solar site is fully operational. The site consists of 4 projects totaling 620 MWDC of solar and 200 MWh of energy storage.
Porsche signs 25-year solar energy deal
Porsche plans to build a solar power microgrid at its US headquarters in Atlanta, reducing its annual carbon emissions by 3.2 million pounds.
Extended property tax exclusion will keep clean energy investments in California
The California State Legislature recently approved a two-year extension of a property tax exclusion for solar projects.
Could this tiny floating leaf decarbonise some of the world’s biggest polluters?
University of Cambridge Researchers have designed lightweight, flexible devices that use solar technology to convert light into fuel.
Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state.
Production design of Solar Bus Kit fleet revealed
Sono Motors' Solar Bus Kit allows subsystems like the HVAC to be partially powered by renewable energy, saving fuel, CO2, and costs.
Massachusetts governor signs climate bill with support for solar, clean energy mandates
Massachusetts’ Republican governor Charlie Baker has signed a significant climate bill that will bolster the growth of renewables projects in the state.
Dulles solar farm would be the nation’s largest at an airport
Dulles solar farm would be built on more than 835 acres on land that would power the larger Northern Virginia electrical grid.
230MW BESS comes online at Bureau of Land Management site in California
A 230MW battery energy storage system from NextEra Energy Resources has come online on BLM land in California.
Sun-drenched Spain turns on Europe’s biggest solar power plant
Europe’s largest solar plant was recently activated in Spain, as the country drives up output of renewable energy to cut reliance on fossil fuels.
‘Solar skinned’ Melbourne tower approved
A 48 story building in Melbourne features a “solar skin” facade, from which it will generate energy for 20% of its electrical requirements.
California grid needs $9.3 billion upgrade in renewables shift
California’s power grid operator says $9.3B in new projects is needed over the next decade to support the state’s shift to renewable energy and plug-in cars.
Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) signs 20 year solar PPA
EDF Renewables North America inked a 20-year PPA with SCPPA for the energy and renewable attributes related to the 117 MWac Sapphire Solar project
California churches meet their sustainability goals through solar energy & energy efficiency
Two churches in California are now certified Green Chalice, meaning they completed a program to lower their carbon footprints by installing solar panels.
Australia hits new rooftop solar record
Residential rooftop solar supplied a record 14% of Australia’s electricity this summer – contributing more than brown coal and large-scale wind farms.
New 78-foot solar electric catamaran with ‘transatlantic range’
ALVA Yachts is back with its latest solar electric catamaran, equipped with the solar and electric propulsion technology to reach a top speed of 16-17 mph at sea.
San Diego Blood Bank completes solar power project for renewable energy
The San Diego Blood Bank has completed its “solar- plus-storage” project to provide shade and 100% renewable energy.
EDF Renewables lands PPA for 117-MW solar park in California
New Sapphire PV park is Riverside County, CA is expected to generate 375,800 MWh of clean energy annually, equal to the consumption of over 58,000 local homes.
Mobile solar solution provides access to clean water and emergency power
A new mobile solar solution aims to provide renewable energy even in the face of disasters and can also be used to stay off the grid in remote areas.
IRA will see solar and wind account for over 60% of US generation by 2030
A new NREL report says solar and wind installations in the US could account for between 40% and 62% of total electricity generation by 2030.