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Important code requirements and recent developments for PV systems

The requirements for distributed energy resources (DERs) are rapidly evolving, including those for DERs using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This second installment in a series on evolving standards details the code and additional safety requirements for the connection of direct current PV circuits to inverters.

Agrivoltaics can provide food and energy for growing world population

Cornell researchers found that solar modules mounted 13 feet high with soybeans planted underneath positively affect the microclimate of the farm and surface temperature of solar modules.

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OYA Renewables closes financing for New York community solar pipeline

Funding from construction-to-term loan and tax equity commitment to finance construction of 15 community solar development projects in New York State.

50 states of solar incentives: Minnesota

In 2021 renewables accounted for 29% of total in-state electricity net generation in Minnesota, which the state hopes to increase to 100% by 2040.

Where renewable energy policies are working in 2023

The 2023 Community Power Scorecard developed by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance gave failing grades to 13 states for failure to advance energy and for creating barriers to local economic development through renewable power.

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U.S. DOE announces $48 million in funding to modernize the grid

Funded projects will develop much-needed technologies that will minimize power grid failures and streamline cost-efficient grid operations at a time when clean energy capacity is growing rapidly.

NREL Industry Growth Forum featuring cleantech startups from around the world

Now in its 28th year, the forum facilitates connections between for cleantech entrepreneurs and investors, helping to drive innovation to market.

Best practices in state’s energy storage policies

A recent report from the Clean Energy States Alliance highlights best practices, identifies barriers, and underscores the need to expand state energy storage policymaking to support decarbonization in the United States.

Solar industry seeing results from diversity program

One year after launching its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Certification Program, the Solar Energy Industries Association reports on the achievements of the 45 companies enrolled so far, and highlights new and upcoming modules.

Michigan-based Our Next Energy announces LFP utility-scale battery

Aries Grid is a lithium iron phosphate battery designed for long-duration energy storage systems.

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