Solar Industry News
California ran on nearly 100% clean energy this month
California’s main grid ran on more than 97% renewable energy on Sunday April 3, breaking a previous record of 96.4% that was set just a week earlier.
Solar nanowire-nanotube filter offers easy access to clean drinking water
Scientists have developed a highly efficient solar-powered water purification filter, potentially enabling clean drinking water anywhere.
Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years, say scientists
A new concept developed by scientists could pave the way for self-charging electronics that use stored solar energy on demand.
Solar energy production increased by 20 percent in 2021
Solar and wind energy production increased drastically in 2021, with jumps of 20% and 11%, respectively.
Blockstream and Block to harness solar for bitcoin mining facility
Block (formerly Square) and Blockstream (a long-time Bitcoin company) have agreed to co-finance a pilot project to mine bitcoin off the electric grid in an all-solar facility.
Solar overtakes wind energy for first time in global rush for renewables
Solar energy now accounts for 28% of the world’s renewable electricity generation capacity, just ahead of wind with 27%.
Panel The Planet President Mark Latham featured on “Renewables Going Mainstream” Podcast
The new podcast interviews renewable energy and sustainability experts making an environmental difference and growing successful businesses.
Oil companies are collapsing, but wind and solar energy keep growing
Industry executives and analysts expect the renewable business to continue growing in 2020 and next year even as oil, gas and coal companies struggle.
Drone flyover of Apple 2 campus shows massive solar installation
Apple is in the midst of building its 2nd large campus in CA, and a recently released drone flyby shows the progress, including a giant solar installation.
New Sacramento arena aims to be ‘greenest professional sports stadium ever’
The new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento will have a rooftop solar array that will generate 700 kilowatts of solar power.
Surfer Kelly Slater opens solar-powered wave pool in California’s Central Valley
World Famous Professional Surfer Kelly Slater recently opened up a 100% solar-powered wave pool in the most unlikely of places: California's Central Valley.
Sunday’s Super Bowl will feature a special guest: solar power
This Super Sunday will not only feature Peyton Manning, Cam Newton, Coldplay & Beyonce. There will be a "behind the scenes" special guest: Solar Power.
Tampa tries sidewalk solar panels as backup power for traffic lights
Since summer 2020, Tampa has piloted solar panels embedded on sidewalks, a design meant to protect the panels from storm-force winds.
Panel finds valley solar can help decarbonize state but local needs loom
San Joaquin Valley may become home to vast solar arrays turning fallowed farmland into a source of clean energy while sustaining local jobs.
Hyundai wants to help you put solar and batteries in your home
Hyundai Home has the goal of alleviating the perplexity of picking solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging system for home.
The floating solar panels that track the sun
Proteus has floating solar panels with Sun-tracking technology that maximizes the amount of clean electricity they can produce.
Solar company protects 215,000 acres of Mojave Desert
Solar company Avantus partnered with wildlife services to protect desert lands by retiring grazing rights on more than 215,000 acres.
Alabama selected for new factory as IRA prompts domestic manufacturing boom
First Solar has selected Alabama as the site for its fourth U.S. panel factory. The climate bill was a key catalyst for the new facility.
How solar power can become a leader for positive impact
Solar energy will be deployed at a massive scale to help the world meet its climate & energy goals, bringing opportunities for ecology and regeneration.
Visualizing the remarkable progress of solar energy
Solar has taken center stage for US decarbonization goals, representing 70% of high-probability utility-scale power capacity planned through 2025.
California-based company formally submits application for massive solar project
A Bay-Area company has submitted an application to build a 1,900-acre, 155MW solar + storage project in La Plata County.