Solar Industry News
Peaches, grapes, & the agrivoltaic farm of the future
Bifacial solar panels and other crop-friendly technologies are expanding the field of opportunities for agrivoltaic development.
World’s largest solar roof powers Dalaman Airport
Dalaman Airport has unveiled the world’s largest solar roof, setting a new standard for renewable energy use in aviation.
Labour’s ‘rooftop revolution’ to deliver solar power to millions of UK homes
Ed Miliband sets new rules on solar panels and approves three giant solar farms as Labour seeks to end years of Tory inaction
California Energy Commission gives cities and counties grants to adopt automated solar permitting
The California Energy Commission announced new grants totaling $18.9M to help 334 cities & counties automate residential solar permits.
In a first, a solar microgrid will directly power an industrial plant
Timet’s facility in WV will use solar and batteries to make titanium products used in everything from airplanes to pacemakers.
Solar panels to power 130 healthcare facilities in Ukraine
Solar power units will be installed at 130 primary healthcare facilities in Ukraine, allowing them to significantly reduce electricity costs.
Solar & wind uptake to reach 5.4 TWac from 2024 to 2033
Global solar deployment to add 3.8 TWac of new project capacity by 2033 compared to 1.6 TW of wind power, 640% growth for energy storage
First solar-covered canal in US to go online this summer
Work is nearly complete on a pilot project erecting solar canopies over a canal on tribal land south of Phoenix.
Solar parks provide refuge for birds, claim Chilean researchers
Chilean researchers from Universidad Mayor say that the 10.8 MW La Colonia photovoltaic plant provides a habitat for birds.
URB to build world’s greenest highway in Dubai with solar-powered trams and urban farms
URB is slated to construct and open the world’s greenest highway in Dubai, UAE, expected to have 100% renewable energy sources
New ally joins fight to defend rooftop solar in California
CBD joined the legal challenge to a California rule banning solar contractors from installing or maintaining photovoltaic battery storage.
World’s biggest solar farm will power 6 million homes
A state-owned power company in China has announced plans to build the world’s biggest solar farm, capable of powering a small country.
A new concept in floating solar trackers
Soltec launched a new floating tracker, dubbed Flotus, designed for inland water bodies such as reservoirs and ponds.
Tesla’s California virtual power plant delivers 100 MW to help the grid
Tesla’s virtual power plant (VPP) in California delivered 100 MW of power to help the grid not use gas peaker plants yesterday.
Check out Michael Phelps’ massive home solar + battery system
Olympic Champion and Team Panasonic Brand Ambassador Michael Phelps embraces solar at home with Panasonic EVERVOLT Total Home System.
Peaches, grapes, & the agrivoltaic farm of the future
Bifacial solar panels and other crop-friendly technologies are expanding the field of opportunities for agrivoltaic development.
World’s largest solar roof powers Dalaman Airport
Dalaman Airport has unveiled the world’s largest solar roof, setting a new standard for renewable energy use in aviation.
Labour’s ‘rooftop revolution’ to deliver solar power to millions of UK homes
Ed Miliband sets new rules on solar panels and approves three giant solar farms as Labour seeks to end years of Tory inaction
California Energy Commission gives cities and counties grants to adopt automated solar permitting
The California Energy Commission announced new grants totaling $18.9M to help 334 cities & counties automate residential solar permits.
In a first, a solar microgrid will directly power an industrial plant
Timet’s facility in WV will use solar and batteries to make titanium products used in everything from airplanes to pacemakers.
Solar panels to power 130 healthcare facilities in Ukraine
Solar power units will be installed at 130 primary healthcare facilities in Ukraine, allowing them to significantly reduce electricity costs.