Ryan Kennedy
ADT security exits rooftop solar business
The home security provider posted losses of $89 million in its solar business over the first nine months of 2023.
Venture capital funding in energy storage increases 59% year over year
Mercom Capital reported the U.S. invested $9.2 billion of venture capital in energy storage in 2023.
Saskatchewan First Nation signs PPA for $200 million solar project
The Ocean Man First Nation agreed to purchase power from a new 100 MW solar project, among the largest in Canada.
Distributed solar and storage policy trends
Trends in U.S. solar policy as tracked by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
California unlikely to reach clean energy targets without rooftop solar
The state’s rooftop solar industry is rapidly shedding jobs and losing companies to bankruptcy due to adversarial policy changes. The California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA) offered some near-term policy changes to slow the bleeding and to address the cause of this crisis.
Zero-emissions mobile off-grid EV charging trailer
Pioneer Power Solutions announced the release of a lithium battery trailer for electric vehicle charging and disaster recovery.
Solar canopies to help IRA-driven energy transition
With so much of the space in United States cities allocated for parking, the dual pronged approach of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – production tax credits to drive investment in domestic manufacturing and investment tax credits to attract consumer-side investment – means solar canopies can make a huge contribution to the net zero drive.
IRA creates 100,000 clean energy jobs and attracts $110 billion in private investments
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is ushering in a new decade of U.S. clean energy manufacturing and installation.
Vertical solar mount first of kind to achieve UL certification
Sunstall developed a vertical PV system that enables energy production in space-limited areas. It is the first of its kind to achieve UL certification for the U.S. market.
The wild side of rooftop solar
While keeping rooftop solar panels clean and regularly maintained can deter most unwelcome visitors, householders may sometimes have to take more concrete measures to avoid wildlife taking up residence.
