Solar Industry News

Sun-drenched Spain turns on Europe’s biggest solar power plant

Europe’s largest solar plant was recently activated in Spain, as the country drives up output of renewable energy to cut reliance on fossil fuels.

‘Solar skinned’ Melbourne tower approved

A 48 story building in Melbourne features a “solar skin” facade, from which it will generate energy for 20% of its electrical requirements.

Washington D.C. signs 73 MW solar power purchase agreement

The Washington D.C. Public Service Commission approved a long-term power purchase agreement in partnership with Invenergy, totaling 73 MW.

Solar + storage breaks out in 2021 as hybrid systems surpass standalone storage

2021 was a “breakout year” for photovoltaics combined with storage projects, which accounted for 67 of the 74 hybrid projects added in the US.

US generating capacity additions expected to double in 2nd half of 2022

Developers and project planners expect to add 29.4 GW of new generating capacity in the U.S. in the 2nd half of 2022, led by solar with 13.6 GW.

Community solar bill moves out of California Senate Appropriations Committee

A bill to allow renters and low-income Californians to access renewable energy has passed the State Senate Appropriations Committee.

California seeks more time to overhaul rooftop-solar subsidy

A California agency is seeking more time on how to reform a solar-incentive program that’s helped rooftop solar flourish in the state.

Maldives reopens 40MWh battery storage tender for island solar

Maldives has reopened a tender process, seeking to procure 40MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in an energy transition project

San José Clean Energy’s community solar program saving some low-income customers $100 per month

SJCE’s program offers more than 800 customers 100% solar energy at a 20% discount, which can be combined with other monthly discounts.