Solar Industry News
Bimbo Bakeries bakes up solar microgrids in California
Bimbo Bakeries has contracted with GreenStruxure to design and construct solar-powered microgrids at six California bakeries.
New California building codes include climate change mandates
Starting in January, most new commercial construction in California will be required to install some solar generation and battery storage.
This solar car will soon hit production and it only costs $25,900
Aptera is aiming to produce 10,000 cars by the end of this year, eventually ramping up production to 600,000 cars a year.
Solar supporters rally in front of Sempra’s San Diego Headquarters
Solar industry supporters rallied outside of Sempra’s San Diego headquarters Tuesday to protest Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0.
Engie launches crypto initiative to crowdfund solar projects
Engie launched its first crypto initiative in Africa to accelerate the use of off-grid solar solutions in sub-Saharan countries.
US greenlights key solar line project to power California
The US Department of Interior approved construction on a 125-mile transmission project built to deliver solar power from Arizona to California.
Scientists create a nearly invisible solar cell with up to 79% transparency
Transparent solar cells, which have the potential to convert windows into energy harvesting devices, have taken another step toward becoming a reality.
California Energy Commission begins certifying $1 billion energy storage facility in Kern County
California Energy Commission (CEC) officials announced on Wednesday that they will begin to certify the 500MW Gem Energy Storage Facility in Kern County.
Solar microgrid keeps energy flowing at aquatic testing firm
A new microgrid with nearly 250-kW rooftop solar enables environmental research firm Pacific EcoRisk remain operational at all times.
BLM approves start of construction of Oberon solar project
The project will create 750 union construction jobs and produce solar energy to power 146,000 homes.
Four California solar projects built flat on the ground
Four solar projects using a direct-to-ground mounting system, which don’t use steel mounting structures, were recently completed in California.
This new solar-powered luxury travel trailer makes its own drinking water from the air
A new luxury trailer made by Living Vehicle uses solar to fully power the onboard equipment and amenities and also produces clean water.
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.
Electricity day and night: Solar power is changing isolated Amazon communities
NGOs and governments have implemented renewable energy plans in different communities in the Amazon with positive results.
Kenya’s big flower farms shift to solar power
Kenya’s rose and carnation producers are also showing love to Mother Earth, by shifting to solar power to fight climate change.
Spanish water utility sets sights on floating solar
Spain-based water utility Miya has expanded its activities to the renewables sector with the acquisition of a stake in Xfloat.
The Home Depot is installing 13MW of solar power across California
The Home Depot plans to install 13MW of solar power on the rooftops at 25 store locations in California.
US community solar set to double in five years as the IRA creates optimism
The researchers said that at least 6GW of community solar is expected to come online in existing markets between 2023-27.