Ryan Kennedy
Solar testing group warns of degradation risk for TOPCon
The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) raised the issue of ultraviolet-induced degradation of the trending technology in its PV Module Index 2022.
True Green Capital acquires majority stake in CleanChoice Energy
CleanChoice has a solar development portfolio of over 300 MW.
House votes to resume solar tariffs
President Biden’s two-year halt on solar import tariffs is intended to create a bridge of supply as the U.S. ramps its domestic manufacturing capacity.
California proposes income-based fixed electricity charges
California is looking to implement fixed monthly charges on utility bills. How does this affect residential solar?
Girls leadership academy adds rooftop solar
An estimated $1.1 million in savings will be provided by the 300 kW array that tops several roofs on a public charter school in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Enel finalizing site for 3 GW solar panel and cell factory in the U.S.
With Oklahoma as the leading candidate, the U.S. manufacturing site will start with 3 GW of production capacity, with plans to double to 6 GW.
SunPower paid customers via app to support the grid at peak demand
In a virtual power plant partnership with OhmConnect, SunPower customers can earn rewards for managing electricity use during peak electricity demand hours.
Solar for dryland soil health
Biocrusts are microbe-rich deposits in soil that are crucial to ecosystem sustainability in arid environments. Researchers are restoring biocrusts with the help of shade from solar.
St. John’s Santa Fe college undergoes solar and energy efficiency makeover
Partnering with Ameresco, the college will install solar, electric vehicle charging and comprehensive energy efficiency measures.
Biden to maintain solar tariff pause with veto
Legislators are moving to restore tariffs for the shipment of solar components from four major Southeast Asian nations, but the President will veto the move and maintain the pause on tariffs.
