Ryan Kennedy
Solar panels on downed Chinese balloon powerful enough for advanced radar
The balloon, downed off the coast of South Carolina, contained 10 kW of solar generation capacity, similar to that of a typical rooftop installation.
As California cuts solar compensation, SolarEdge aids value retention
Net energy metering 3.0 will soon take effect, cutting payments for solar. SolarEdge’s solution of DC-coupled batteries offers a way to self-consume and protect power.
California grants $3 million for solar photovoltaic window coating production
NEXT Energy Technologies received a grant from the California Energy Commission for its organic photovoltaic coating for commercial windows.
Solar utility workers require ruggedized technology
As demand for solar energy grows, connected, ruggedized technology helps today’s limited solar workforce to work in any condition, helping expand the renewable energy infrastructure.
California utilities commission rejects solar microgrid proposal
The commission deemed Sunnova’s application to be an attempt to create a monopoly, while simultaneously showing affinity toward investor-owned utility-run microgrids.
SunPower secures $450 million to support loan business
The capital raise is expected to support SunPower’s residential solar and storage loan program.
Fluke receives NABCEP approval for its solar education program
The company introduced a new tools and techniques training program.
California senate transport committee passes solar parking canopy and highwayside law
The bipartisan committee unanimously approved a bill to support tax credits for solar canopies over parking lots and along highways.
Maryland passes energy storage target of 3 GW in 10 years
It is now the 10th U.S. state to set a goal for energy storage procurement.
50 states of solar incentives: Kansas
Kansas is expected to ramp up its solar buildout considerably over the next five years. The state sources much of its clean energy through the operation of wind turbines.
