John Fitzgerald Weaver
Ten Ohio counties have banned large scale wind and solar
After implementing SB 52 last fall, ten rural Ohio jurisdictions have banned large “single interconnection” wind or solar facilities in unincorporated areas.
A big boost to wind and solar is coming. Be patient, says Rystad
While the recently signed IRA is expected to add 155 GW of additional utility scale capacity, it will take time to gear up as both wind and solar have industry dynamics to manage.
EV shipping is set to blow internal combustion engines out of the water
Modeling 5 to 10 GWh electrified containerships, researchers find that 40% of routes today could be electrified in an economically viable manner, before considering environmental costs.
NREL releases a list of easily searchable solar ordinances
As solar power scales, modelers are seeking better tools to help project where, and how much solar power can be deployed. NREL’s solar ordinance tool aims to improve these models.
Nine gigawatt solar manufacturing facility being scouted for Qcell module manufacturing
Qcells is communicating with officials in Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas to select a site for a nearly fully vertically integrated 9 gigawatt manufacturing facility
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for the solar industry?
A high-level, cursory summary of the IRA 2022 is focused on the details pertaining to solar power professionals.
Ampt lawsuit asks that SolarEdge remove inverters and controllers from market
Ampt posits that all of SolarEdge’s technology is in violation of patents controlled by the Colorado company, and that they should be required to immediately cease all sales.
Carolina utility chasing waterfalls, costing consumers billions
A Brattle Group study finds that arbitrary caps on solar power will increase electricity costs by billions through 2035, including $900 million in 2030, and $800 million in 2032 alone – while the utility is putting trust behind non-existent nuclear reactors.
Solar powered electric lawn mowing
Perhaps in anticipation of California’s coming ban on small combustion engines, battery powered electric lawn mowers have begun to appear in the market. At least one model can be purchased with built-in solar power.
Sanyo settles solar delamination lawsuit, lawyers win big
A series of mid-2000s solar panels manufactured by Sanyo and sold via Panasonic had consistent front side lamination issues. While the settlement concluded that module buyers would receive prorated refunds, the lawfirm received over $1.7 million.
