Solar Industry News
Solar powered health truck delivers COVID-19 vaccines to remote areas in Africa
A solar powered mobile clinic in Africa utilizes solar energy for cold storage, ensuring effective vaccines can be delivered to remote areas.
Dead solar panels are about to become a lot more valuable
According to new analysis, recyclers in coming years may be able to mine billions of dollars worth of materials from discarded solar panels.
Kilroy Realty brings three solar projects online in California
Kilroy Realty Corp. recently completed three solar installations in San Diego and San Francisco. Kilroy now hosts over 6 MW of solar across 13 assets.
Electric buses to tap solar power using new method for D.C. region
In September, the first solar microgrid to power electric buses will make its debut in the Washington DC region.
Solar growth estimates for 2050 are aggressive, but not unrealistic
BP Plc’s annual deep dive on global energy found that renewable energy has grown extraordinarily in the past two decades but has a long way to go.
US produces more power from wind and solar than nuclear for the first time
In April of 2022, sustainable wind and solar energy sources produced 17.96% more electricity than nuclear power plants for the first time.
One of largest solar-plus-storage projects part of California, Hawaii energy effort
Large energy storage systems are being developed to cover five sites in CA and HI, including one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the world.
US lifts tariffs on solar products from Canada and Mexico
Canada, US, and Mexico have agreed to lift Trump-era tariffs after an independent panel said the duties violated provisions of existing trade agreements.
A solar-powered, butterfly-shaped trailer is taking a trip around the world
Last month, a solar-powered trailer set off on a four-year journey that will cross six continents and 90 countries - all in a bid to stop global warming.
World’s first solar-powered carbon capture systems could help remove tons of CO₂
A solar-powered machine capable of sucking CO2 from the atmosphere could help us alleviate some of our climate woes.
US Solar Trade Association expands board of directors
Four companies are joining the board of directors of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for U.S. solar and storage.
California Energy Commission to give grants to cities, counties that adopt SolarAPP+
The California Energy Commission’s “CalAPP” program will provide incentives to cities and counties to adopt SolarAPP+, software designed by the federal Dept. of Energy.
New solar farm is a carbon sink & prairie preserver, too
Lightsource bp has built a pair of solar farms in CO that double as carbon sinks and help to preserve 3,000 acres of shortgrass prairie.
US’s first solar panels over canals pilot will deploy iron flow batteries
The first US pilot that will site solar panels over irrigation canals is going to deploy long-duration iron flow battery storage.
These new vertical solar systems are specially designed for farms
This new vertical solar system is designed to accommodate framed & unframed bifacial vertical solar panels and keep wires managed in a safe way.
California’s new net-metering policy brings batteries to forefront
The next wave of clean-tech adoption must focus on non-lithium batteries and take advantage of safe, affordable chemistries.
These sports stadiums are leading the charge in solar energy
The SEIA has released a study on solar energy adoption by sports centers around the U.S., and winners were announced just ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
More than half of new US electric-generating capacity in 2023 will be solar
Developers plan to add 54.5 GW of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to the US power grid in 2023, 54% of which will be solar power.
Sunrun, PG&E to roll out 30-MW virtual power plant to support California grid in the summer
Sunrun plans to create a 30-MW virtual power plant by enrolling up to 7,500 rooftop solar and battery systems in PG&E’s footprint.
Solar microgrid to support critical water infrastructure
A water station in Columbus, Ohio using solar microgrid technology will enhance its ability to deliver safe, clean water during extended grid outages.
Desert Quartzite approved for 300 MW/ 600 MWh of solar, storage in California
The recently approved 300 MW Desert Quartzite solar project will result in capital investment of $1 billion and supply clean power to roughly 120,000 homes.