Solar Industry News

Why tiny solar projects play an outsized role in powering Puerto Rico

Adoption of rooftop solar panels has surged on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as it contends with high energy costs and frequent outages.

Thousands of Californians rally before utility commission to preserve rooftop solar

The “Don’t Tax the Sun” rally took place on June 2 in Los Angeles and San Francisco to oppose the provisions of Net Energy Metering 3.0.

Emerging markets could become world leaders in solar exports

As demand for renewable energy grows globally, several emerging markets are positioning themselves as leaders in exporting solar power.

New Solar EV already has over 22,000 reservations

Solar EV manufacturer Aptera says if all 22,000 of their EV reservations turn into eventual sales, it would bring $800-million in revenue.

China is on track to double its solar panels from last year’s record

China is set to add 108 gigawatts of solar power to the grid this year, up from 54.88 gigawatts in 2021.

California assembly passes community renewable energy legislation

The California State Assembly passed a bill that will significantly expand community renewable energy and increase grid reliability.

US Army solar project begins on Los Alamitos joint base

A 100-acre solar project for the U.S. Army’s Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, CA broke ground May 19.

Shell to build 100 MW hybrid wind-solar project

Shell plans to construct a 50 MW solar park and a 50 MW wind farm in the Netherlands. They will both share the same connection point.

Vienna airport completes Austria’s biggest solar power plant

55,000 new solar power panels have been installed on Vienna’s airport territory. Annual production is estimated at 30 GWh.