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Solar energy will play an increasingly important role in helping California achieve its clean electricity goal by 2045.

California is a solar superpower

California leads the country in a climate-related measure we can be proud of: solar power generation.

Why it matters: Solar and wind power — which produce a small-but-growing share of America’s overall energy supply — provide a bigger share of energy in some states than others.

By the numbers: California generated 68,816 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity from solar power in 2023, up 9% from 2022, per an analysis from the research nonprofit Climate Central.

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Source: Axios

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Fresno USD officially inaugurated a district-wide solar energy & storage portfolio with a combined power generating capacity of 17.5 MW.

California school district inaugurates 17.5-MW solar-storage portfolio

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Fresno Unified School District (Fresno USD) has officially inaugurated a portfolio of district-wide solar energy and storage portfolio with a combined power generating capacity of 17.5 MW which was realised in partnership with US distributed solar and storage developer ForeFront Power.

The portfolio includes 40 projects with solar canopies and energy storage systems across 31 district sites. It will produce 23.5 million kWh of clean electricity annually, covering the power consumption of over 3,000 homes.

The newly-launched assets are expected to save the District over USD 40 million (EUR 36.6m) throughout its 20-year lifespan, according to a press release published Wednesday.

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Source: Renewables Now

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Beam Global recently announced a significant expansion of its customer base within the federal government.

Federal agencies embrace solar EV charging

Beam Global, a leading innovator in sustainable infrastructure for transportation electrification and energy security, recently announced a significant expansion of its customer base within the federal government. Six federal agencies have placed their first-time orders for Beam’s EV ARC™ solar-powered EV charging systems. These acquisitions were facilitated through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and the Federal Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, streamlining procurement and ensuring competitive pricing.

The EV ARC™ systems stand out for their off-grid capability, generating and storing clean electricity without needing electrical work, construction, or incurring utility bills. This innovation not only reduces costs for the federal government by avoiding construction and electrical upgrades but also ensures operational continuity during blackouts. Moreover, most systems feature an Emergency Power Panel, offering critical support to first responders in emergencies.

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Source: The EV Report

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California has more solar capacity than any other state. California also generates the most geothermal electricity.

The cleanest electricity states in the US – 2024 study

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As the U.S. experiences more power outages, states are modernizing aging power grids with more sustainable alternatives. According to the Clean State Energy Alliance, 23 states currently have legislation that mandates cleaner energy. And with these shifts in infrastructure come business opportunities and reduced pollution.

To find where clean electricity is most prevalent – and to identify areas for potential upside – SmartAsset compared the amount of solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear operations as a percentage of a state’s entire electricity production capacity.

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Source: yahoo!finance

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Two solar cycle paths came online in the Netherlands, and they’re the country’s first to have 1,000 square meters of solar surface area each.

The Dutch are riding their bikes on two new solar cycle paths

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Two solar cycle paths came online in the Netherlands, and they’re the country’s first to have 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet) of solar surface area each.

Colas Group company Wattway and Dutch construction company BAM Royal Group installed the solar cycle paths in the North Holland and North Brabant provinces. Wattway makes solar road surfaces that produce clean electricity while bearing vehicle traffic.

Wattway, which claims to be the world’s first solar road surfacing company, has been running around 40 trial sites in multiple countries since its founding in 2015. As a result, it’s been making improvements to its solar roads.

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Source: electrek

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Of 131 million US households, about 4.5 million have added rooftop solar. 2023 set a record with more than 1 million EVs sold in the US.

Electric vehicle owners and solar rooftops find mutual attraction

When Jim Selgo moved to his home in Goodyear, Arizona in 2019, he quickly had rooftop solar installed, having had a positive experience with solar at his previous home.

Less than a year later, motivated to take more action to address climate change, he said, Selgo bought his first electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf. He hasn’t paid for electricity or gasoline since.

With solar, “You take advantage of what you’re producing at your own house,” he said. “Adding an EV just increases your savings and adds to the value of the whole project.”

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Source: US News

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Six advocacy groups have challenged California's process to evaluate pathways to 100% clean electricity by 2045

Lobbyists call for more front-of-meter solar in California

Six advocacy groups have challenged California’s process to evaluate pathways to 100% clean electricity by 2045 for failing to maximize cost-effective front-of-the-meter distributed generation.

The groups propose an approach they call the “Max DG Pathway,” which would maximize cost-effective solar on the built environment, including warehouses, shopping malls, schools, parking lots, irrigation canals and highway rights-of-way. They have said that several studies have evaluated the technical potential to deploy solar on such sites.

The groups backing the proposal include The Climate Center, Center for Biological Diversity, Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition, and Vote Solar. They submitted comments to three state agencies that are evaluating pathways to achieve the state’s clean electricity goal.

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Source: PV Magazine

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The Energy Department announced Friday a $325M investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power.

Energy Dept. announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer

The Energy Department has announced a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power.

The funds will be distributed among 15 projects in 17 states and the Red Lake Nation, a Native American tribe based in Minnesota.

Batteries are increasingly being used to store surplus renewable energy so that it can be used later, during times when there is no sunlight or wind. The department says the projects will protect more communities from blackouts and make energy more reliable and affordable.

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Source: ABC News

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Data from the CEC highlight California’s continued progress toward building a more resilient grid, achieving 100% clean electricity and meeting the state’s carbon neutrality goals.

Last decade saw solar generation boom, natural gas slowdown in California

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Data from the California Energy Commission (CEC) highlight California’s continued progress toward building a more resilient grid, achieving 100% clean electricity and meeting the state’s carbon neutrality goals.

Analysis of the state’s Total System Electric Generation report shows how California’s power mix has changed over the last decade. Since 2012:

  • Solar generation increased nearly twentyfold from 2,609 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 48,950 GWh.
  • Wind generation grew by 63%.
  • Natural gas generation decreased 20%.
  • Coal has been nearly phased out of the power mix.

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Source: Solar Power World

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For the first time in US history, US-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports, according to a new study.

US-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports

Dartmouth and Princeton researchers just released a study called, “Effects of Renewable Energy Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act on Technology Costs, Materials Demand, and Labor” that was funded by the BlueGreen Alliance, which unites labor unions and environmental organizations.

The report examines the estimated impacts the Inflation Reduction Act will have on the US wind and solar industries. Specifically, the report analyzes the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act’s 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (45X MPTC), as well as the clean electricity production and investment tax credits.

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Source: electrek

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