House Republicans warn electricity costs will rise under clean energy tax credit repeal
A letter signed by 12 Republican House of Representatives members voiced strong support for retaining the Biden-era Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit.
U.S. renewables developers face daunting grid interconnection queues
Many grid operators are overwhelmed by projects, according to a report by Enverus.
RFP alert: Grant for research on the equitable economic outcomes of the IRA
The Washington Center for Equitable Growth seeks proposals for academic research on how the Inflation Reduction Act’s policy design, coordination and implementation affects equitable economic outcomes of the clean energy transition.
Global solar cell prices decline, production regions continue to diversify
In a weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Baltimore eases restrictions on solar projects after Maryland passes new bill
Baltimore County Council passed a bill that echoes a national trend in local governments grappling with statewide bills that prohibit their power from saying no to solar.
“Dragon Scale” solar power for space manufacturer secures $21 million
Sandia National Laboratories’ spin-off mPower Technology secured Series B funding to scale its production of silicon solar panels for space applications.
Sunrun posts positive cash generation, rises on Q1 earnings report
The residential solar installer reached a new high of 69% battery attachment rates in the quarter.
Despite uncertainty at the state and federal level, three California solar projects move forward
The three projects under development by Renewable Properties total over 17 MW and will supply power to Sonoma Clean Power and Pacific Gas and Electric.
Quantum-based energy management method for PV-powered buildings
Scientists from Cornell University combined quantum computing with model predictive control to manage the energy of two PV-equipped university buildings. Compared to deterministic approaches, the quantum strategy achieved a 6.8% improvement in energy efficiency and an annual reduction of 41.2% in carbon emissions.
Rooftop solar on shopping center to serve Maryland community solar program
The Hollinswood project in Baltimore serves the local community by selling the electricity generated into the Maryland Community Solar Program
