Above: Orbital and Ascent Solar receive federal grant for orbital thin-film panels
The companies received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program Phase I award from the Air Force to develop a solar-heated crucible.
Utility-scale solar installation goes automated
Powered by installation robots, on-site assembly line and digital twin software, the Terabase automated power plant construction system aims to boost productivity and cut construction costs.
Solar on industrial rooftops could meet 35% of electricity demand of manufacturing facilities
Northeastern University researchers looked at energy use in manufacturing sectors and found great potential for facilities to generate a portion of their own power with on-site rooftop solar installations.
Prologis, Lineage Logistics, Blackstone top list of on-site real estate solar procurement
A list of the top on-site solar procurers among real estate asset owners was compiled by Black Bear Energy, a renewable commercial buyers representative.
Napa Valley wine producer to expand onsite solar capacity to 9.2 MW
The U.S. division of Treasury Wine Estates announced a substantial expansion of its wineries’ onsite solar generation capacity by adding 6.5 MW of new installations, to be installed by Shell Energy Solutions.
Sunrise brief: Solar developers react to Texas permitting proposal
Also on the rise: Silicon Valley Bank begins lending again for solar projects. California gold rush supporting 2023 residential solar market. And more.
Texas proposes tightened renewable energy permits: An industry reacts
pv magazine USA touched base with several project developers where Texas is a primary market for project development activity. Many have stated that should SB 624 remain, they would consider focusing development activity in other states.
Biden Administration outlines energy permit reform priorities
The administration recommended acceleration of critical electric transmission, acceleration of permitting on federal lands, and cutting duplicative and burdensome analysis and reviews.
DOE announces $26 million to support eight solar, wind and storage demonstration projects
Selected projects in thirteen states and Puerto Rico will be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and support a resilient grid that automatically adjusts to changing demands.
Energy policy recommendations from environmental groups
Senator Joe Manchin’s proposed permit reforms undermine the National Environmental Policy Act, say the groups. A report shares their vision of a more equitable, environmentally-sound energy landscape.
