Solar Industry News
Invisible solar panels hide in railroad tracks to thwart critics
Swiss firm Sun-Ways is testing a system to discreetly install solar panels between railway tracks, showcasing innovative photovoltaic design.
Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun which requires no extra batteries.
It’s happening: See-through solar windows kick fossil energy to the curb
Solar windows generate clean energy while letting in light, aiding the shift from petroleum as the technology matures for widespread use.
Californians overwhelmingly agree that everyone benefits when more people go solar
Californians overwhelmingly agree that more solar is good for the state’s economy and will save California families money.
Power-generating breakwaters for floating photovoltaics
Scientists in Singapore created floating breakwaters with wave energy converters to lessen wave impact on offshore PV systems.
Startup takes new approach to space-based solar power
Aetherflux aims to launch a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit to collect solar power and beam it to Earth using infrared lasers.
Quantifiying benefits of vehicle-integrated photovoltaics
Researchers developed a model to quantify the benefits of VIPV on the energy needs of 3 different sizes of electric vehicle in Graz, Austria
Illinois moving to “Smart Solar Billing” in 2025
Smart Solar Billing is set to begin in IL on Jan. 1, 2025. Solar advocates have launched a website to teach consumers about the new system.
The $20B US ‘green bank’ program just funded its first project
An IRA program meant to expand climate investment in underserved markets has its first target — a $31M commercial solar effort in Arkansas.
Green roofs and solar chimneys are here – experts say it’s time to use them
Green roofs, solar chimneys, passive housing can cool homes & reduce energy use as the US faces rising temperatures and energy demands.
This chart shows how California is massively extending solar use into the evening
As solar grew in CA batteries were added to store excess midday energy and release it during evening peak demand, addressing the "duck curve"
California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1006 into law, requiring utilities to evaluate GETs at least every two years in transmission planning.
Invisible solar panels hide in railroad tracks to thwart critics
Swiss firm Sun-Ways is testing a system to discreetly install solar panels between railway tracks, showcasing innovative photovoltaic design.
Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun which requires no extra batteries.
It’s happening: See-through solar windows kick fossil energy to the curb
Solar windows generate clean energy while letting in light, aiding the shift from petroleum as the technology matures for widespread use.
Californians overwhelmingly agree that everyone benefits when more people go solar
Californians overwhelmingly agree that more solar is good for the state’s economy and will save California families money.
Power-generating breakwaters for floating photovoltaics
Scientists in Singapore created floating breakwaters with wave energy converters to lessen wave impact on offshore PV systems.
Startup takes new approach to space-based solar power
Aetherflux aims to launch a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit to collect solar power and beam it to Earth using infrared lasers.
Quantifiying benefits of vehicle-integrated photovoltaics
Researchers developed a model to quantify the benefits of VIPV on the energy needs of 3 different sizes of electric vehicle in Graz, Austria
Illinois moving to “Smart Solar Billing” in 2025
Smart Solar Billing is set to begin in IL on Jan. 1, 2025. Solar advocates have launched a website to teach consumers about the new system.
The $20B US ‘green bank’ program just funded its first project
An IRA program meant to expand climate investment in underserved markets has its first target — a $31M commercial solar effort in Arkansas.