Solar Industry News

One of largest solar-plus-storage projects part of California, Hawaii energy effort

Large energy storage systems are being developed to cover five sites in CA and HI, including one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the world.

US lifts tariffs on solar products from Canada and Mexico

Canada, US, and Mexico have agreed to lift Trump-era tariffs after an independent panel said the duties violated provisions of existing trade agreements.

A solar-powered, butterfly-shaped trailer is taking a trip around the world

Last month, a solar-powered trailer set off on a four-year journey that will cross six continents and 90 countries – all in a bid to stop global warming.

World’s first solar-powered carbon capture systems could help remove tons of CO₂

A solar-powered machine capable of sucking CO2 from the atmosphere could help us alleviate some of our climate woes.

US Solar Trade Association expands board of directors

Four companies are joining the board of directors of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for U.S. solar and storage.

California Energy Commission to give grants to cities, counties that adopt SolarAPP+

The California Energy Commission’s “CalAPP” program will provide incentives to cities and counties to adopt SolarAPP+, software designed by the federal Dept. of Energy.

An inside look at the solar-powered SILENT 60 yacht

The SILENT 60 yacht is a solar electric catamaran that represents the future of zero-emissions maritime travel.

World’s first fully solar-equipped, fold-out camp trailer

Two companies partnered to create “the first aerodynamic, lightweight, expandable, off-grid solar trailer” which takes less than 10 minutes to set up.

Solar-powered bitcoin miner starts operations despite difficult market

Aspen Creek Digital Corp, a new bitcoin miner, has started mining at a six-megawatts solar-powered facility in the western part of Colorado.