Sunrise brief: Preliminary decision announced on U.S. solar cell imports
Also on the rise: U.S. market solar panel prices increase from April lows. Storing solar power through aluminum-rock composite. And more.
Sunrise brief: Why $0.25 per kWh electricity makes off-grid solar & batteries a smart investment
Also on the rise: Groups challenge TVA’s draft resource plan that commits to only 3 GW solar. U.S. Senator introduces community solar act. And more.
Sunrise brief: Gavin Newsom rules that schools and farms cannot use their own solar energy production
Also on the rise: Solar plan under development for Love Canal chemical site. How to quickly add gigawatts of batteries to the PJM grid. And more.
Looking back, looking ahead
pv magazine USA spoke with Sheri Givens, president & CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and Paul Lau, chief executive officer and general manager of Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and chairman, SEPA Board of Directors.
Sunrise brief: California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies
Also on the rise: Polysilicon prices steady amid global trade policy uncertainties. First floating solar installation in Utah. And more.
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.
Sunrise brief: Solar generation up 26%, but electricity demand outpaces growth
Also on the rise: First Solar opens $1.1 billion solar factory in Alabama. Solar levelized cost of electricity 56% lower than lowest-cost fossil fuels. And more.
Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage dominating future U.S. power grid
Also on the rise: Hydrogen-powered data center planned for Texas. Solar module manufacturer closes $50 million tax credit transfer. And more.
People on the move: Berkeley Lab, Green Lantern Solar, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Government nuclear sites across U.S. going solar
Also on the rise: Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills. U.S. solar industry on track to install 250 GW in five years. And more.
