In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Kinematics acquires Spanish solar tracking controller specialist
The acquisition of P4Q brings Kinematics expertise in full-stack electronics, including its tracker controls brand, Suntrack.
Potential floating solar generation is ‘ample’, widespread across U.S. reservoirs
Federally controlled reservoirs have between 861 GW and 1,042 GW of potential floating solar generation capacity, and it is well distributed across the U.S., according to a new study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Building not your average dream home: Taking shape
After the wall panels and roof trusses quickly went up, it was exciting to see the house transform from a 2D plan to a 3D reality. And now the interior design begins…
‘High electricity prices in California have nothing to do with renewables’
Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson spoke to pv magazine about recent research work showing that California could easily rely on a wind-water-solar-dominated large grid. He says the state’s current electricity prices are high because of several reasons that have nothing to do with renewables.
Sunrise brief: REC Silicon shuts down polysilicon operations in Moses Lake
Also on the rise: Predictions for the solar energy landscape in 2025. Samsung launches monobloc air-to-water heat pumps. And more.
Despite innovative action in microgrid policies, states have a long way to go
A new report by Think Microgrid says most states are doing an insufficient job at deploying microgrids despite developing microgrid roadmaps.
Canadian Solar to supply two Texan battery projects
The solar and energy storage manufacturer will provide battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the Gaia and Midpoint projects as well as up to 2 GWp of solar panels.
Predictions for the solar energy landscape in 2025
The clean energy transition is about more than environmental benefits. It’s about creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and achieving energy independence.
Samsung launches monobloc air-to-water heat pumps
Now available in the North American market, the manufacturer says these heat pumps work with new AI technology and reportedly perform better when connected to a PV system.
