Solar Industry News

Bifacial solar modules shine in snowy environments

The researchers found that by using bifacial solar modules, snow losses could be cut from double digits to just 2% on an annual basis.

Solar thermal energy: An industry with untapped potential

As the EU aims to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels, experts in solar thermal energy push to include this technology in the energy mix.

EIA expects solar & wind to be larger sources of US electricity generation this summer

Clean Technica reports that the electric power sector will have 65 GW of utility-scale solar-generating capacity and 138 GW of wind by the start of June.

BloombergNEF says Auxin misinterpreted its research in calling for solar tariffs

BloombergNEF says Auxin Solar used data inaccurately in petitioning the Commerce Department to consider new tariffs on imported solar panels.

At Google’s new campus, ‘dragonscale’ solar panels capture sunlight from all different angles

Google’s Mountain View, CA offices feature curved roofs and textured solar panels that optimize the hours they can generate electricity.

Ford switches on solar carport to power 35% of South Africa factory

Ford South Africa’s assembly plant now generates 35% of its electricity needs onsite from a newly commissioned 13.5 MW solar carport system.

Solar boxes may be the next gen trend for renewable energy

People all over the world need energy but lack access to reliable power grids. Solar boxes are changing that forever.

New solar solution increases range of electric cargo bikes by up to 20%

With the help of the a new solar module, efficiency in the daily operation of heavy duty cargo bikes can be vastly improved.

The secondary benefits resulting from innovative solar power deployment

In addition to offering energy resiliency and reliability, many innovative solar applications provide secondary benefits.