Solar Industry News
Off-grid solar bench with wireless charging and Wi-Fi
California State University – Dominguez Hills has new off-grid solar powered benches on its campus that provides off-grid wireless charging.
America’s solar and wind energy hotspots, mapped
CA, TX and FL are leading the country in solar power generation, while TX, IA and OK are the leaders in wind energy, per a new analysis.
Wheat grows better in agrivoltaic facilities
Researchers in Italy have conducted a series of experiments to assess the quality of wheat growing under elevated agrivoltaic systems.
A startup’s solar-powered backyard tiny home can help power the main house
Cosmic is selling its first 100 prefab ADUs starting at $279,000 that could generate enough energy to be a "power plant" for the main house.
1100 GW solar and 1000 GW storage now await transmission interconnection
Solar, wind and battery storage accounted for nearly 95% of the capacity in transmission interconnection queues as of year-end 2023.
Walmart just funded 15 community solar projects across the US
Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community solar projects.
Italian municipality offers free EV recharging via off-grid PV shade
The municipality of Falconara Marittima, Italy, has installed a free off-grid PV shade for electric vehicle charging at no cost to users.
A solar-power plane being tested off the Mississippi coast is pushing the limits of flight
Skydweller has the wingspan of a 747 jet, only 5,000 lbs., will fly without a pilot at speeds of around 35mph and altitudes up to 40,000ft.
Floating solar array is designed to take the rough stuff
The idea of floating solar panels on reservoirs and other calm waters has already taken hold. Sending them off to sea is another matter of next-level engineering.
Hydrogen facility proposed in western Kern would run on solar power, wastewater
Wastewater, PV solar arrays & available space may come together to create renewable fuel for California's nascent hydrogen fuel cell market.
Reshaping the solar landscape with aerial imagery
Aerial imagery provides location intelligence and detailed insights, empowering engineers to design solar farms with laser-sharp precision.
Solar and green steel: A growing symbiotic relationship
The photovoltaic and steel industries can work together to meet climate targets and develop a greener manufacturing environment.
This California city is trading an old gas plant for a giant grid battery
Calpine’s billion-dollar, 680-megawatt project in Menifee will be one of the biggest batteries in the U.S. when it comes online this summer.
Residential heat pumps linked to solar-plus-storage achieve higher seasonal performance factor
Researchers at Germany’s Frauhofer ISE analyzed the performance of a residential heat pump connected to a rooftop PV system w/ battery storage
California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid
Utilities tend to treat solar & batteries as threats to their power grids. CA’s policy will now tap their flexible power to benefit the grid.
Self-cleaning solar panels boost efficiency with wind power
A research team at DGIST in South Korea has unveiled an ingenious device that enhances solar power generation by keeping panels clean.
Energy projects aim to strengthen California farms
USDA is investing close to $6M in 9 renewable energy projects throughout CA to lower energy costs, generate new income, and support farmers & rural small business
California grid operator proposes $6.1 billion in transmission projects
California’s grid operator proposes $6.1B in transmission projects aimed at increasing reliability and providing access to solar, geothermal & wind resources in AZ, NV, NM and offshore.
Off-grid solar bench with wireless charging and Wi-Fi
California State University – Dominguez Hills has new off-grid solar powered benches on its campus that provides off-grid wireless charging.
America’s solar and wind energy hotspots, mapped
CA, TX and FL are leading the country in solar power generation, while TX, IA and OK are the leaders in wind energy, per a new analysis.
Wheat grows better in agrivoltaic facilities
Researchers in Italy have conducted a series of experiments to assess the quality of wheat growing under elevated agrivoltaic systems.