Solar Industry News
Bifacial solar modules shine in snowy environments
The researchers found that by using bifacial solar modules, snow losses could be cut from double digits to just 2% on an annual basis.
Solar thermal energy: An industry with untapped potential
As the EU aims to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels, experts in solar thermal energy push to include this technology in the energy mix.
EIA expects solar & wind to be larger sources of US electricity generation this summer
Clean Technica reports that the electric power sector will have 65 GW of utility-scale solar-generating capacity and 138 GW of wind by the start of June.
BloombergNEF says Auxin misinterpreted its research in calling for solar tariffs
BloombergNEF says Auxin Solar used data inaccurately in petitioning the Commerce Department to consider new tariffs on imported solar panels.
At Google’s new campus, ‘dragonscale’ solar panels capture sunlight from all different angles
Google's Mountain View, CA offices feature curved roofs and textured solar panels that optimize the hours they can generate electricity.
Ford switches on solar carport to power 35% of South Africa factory
Ford South Africa’s assembly plant now generates 35% of its electricity needs onsite from a newly commissioned 13.5 MW solar carport system.
Solar boxes may be the next gen trend for renewable energy
People all over the world need energy but lack access to reliable power grids. Solar boxes are changing that forever.
New solar solution increases range of electric cargo bikes by up to 20%
With the help of the a new solar module, efficiency in the daily operation of heavy duty cargo bikes can be vastly improved.
The secondary benefits resulting from innovative solar power deployment
In addition to offering energy resiliency and reliability, many innovative solar applications provide secondary benefits.
Biggest ‘floating solar park’ in Europe will open this year in Portugal
Europe's largest floating solar park will take shape in July this year, in Portugal's Alqueva reservoir. It will include 12,000 solar panels.
Western states lead the nation in home solar installations
Hawaii leads the country with nearly 20 solar customers per 100 households, followed by California and Arizona.
Meet the Falcon Solar, a new solar-powered airplane concept
The Falcon Solar looks like a superhero’s jet, running exclusively on solar power and shaped like the bird of prey it’s named after.
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.
310MWp PV + 448MWh energy storage system comes online in CA
Renewables developer Intersect Power has brought a 310MWp PV, 448MWh energy storage system project online in California.
Massive win for multifamily solar in CPUC proceedings
Due to advocacy from Ivy Energy, NEM 3.0 has a lessened impact on multifamily solar. VNEM and NEMA will be fully retained with 2 caveats.
Union-built 310-MW solar + storage project comes online in California
The Athos III solar project (also known as Blythe Mesa Solar II) is now online, generating 224 MWAC/310 MWDC of solar energy, enough to power 94,000 homes.
Amazon, Meta and Google buy more clean energy than any other companies
Amazon, Facebook (Meta), and Google (Alphabet), are the top three corporate purchasers of wind and solar energy, according to a report from an industry group.