Solar Industry News
Under a Texas sun, agrivoltaics offer farmers a new way to make money
Solar grazing helps farmers feed their flocks while the expanding solar industry provides more clean energy to the grid.
Floating solar project withstands super typhoon Capricorn
The 16MW floating solar project in Guangdong withstood the typhoon, proving its durability & resilience to strong winds in adverse conditions
New JFK terminal will utilize novel microgrid, NYC’s largest solar array
New York City kicks off Climate Week 2024 with construction of a massive microgrid project at JFK Airport's New Terminal One.
California governor vetoes bill that would have reversed CPUC’s multi-meter solar rules
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill allowing schools and apartments to use on-site solar energy directly, instead of purchasing it back from utilities.
Photovoltaic systems are a no-regret investment decision
New German research shows residential PV remains optimal despite energy price breaks, with significant savings during 2019-2022 market volatility.
SEIA proposes solar supply chain traceability standard
The SEIA released a draft solar supply chain standard that aims to help companies comply with US Customs and Border Protection traceability requirements.
‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
Cyprus leads the EU in solar hot-water systems, with 93.5% of households using this alternative energy for domestic needs.
European Union ditching fossil gas fast, replacing with solar & wind
With 56GW of new solar energy capacity installed in 2023, the EU has set yet another record, surpassing the additional 40GW installed in 2022
Green California town planned to combat global warming
Centennial is designed to be a master-planned, environmentally friendly town that addresses the pressing issue of climate change.
A $1 billion solar cell factory is coming to New Mexico
New Mexico is getting a solar cell factory worth almost $1 billion, bringing new jobs to the community too.
Even solar energy’s biggest fans are underestimating it
Solar energy potential is immense with solar tech improving and costs dropping. Global installations are surging but challenges remain.
US utility solar market has grown 34% since Q2 2023
US installed solar capacity has grown 34% since the second quarter of 2023, with more than 110,000 MW of projects now operating.
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.
Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills
SolarPanelRecycling.com uses AI to recover key materials from used solar panels, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.
First Solar inaugurates new $1.1 billion Alabama solar manufacturing facility
First Solar has inaugurated a new $1.1 billion fully vertically integrated thin-film solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama
Under a Texas sun, agrivoltaics offer farmers a new way to make money
Solar grazing helps farmers feed their flocks while the expanding solar industry provides more clean energy to the grid.
Floating solar project withstands super typhoon Capricorn
The 16MW floating solar project in Guangdong withstood the typhoon, proving its durability & resilience to strong winds in adverse conditions
New JFK terminal will utilize novel microgrid, NYC’s largest solar array
New York City kicks off Climate Week 2024 with construction of a massive microgrid project at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One.