Ryan Kennedy
European warehouses store 40 GW of unsold solar panels
Rystad Energy says that about $7.8 billion of solar panels are now being stored in Europe, but European developers continued to buy solar modules from China throughout the first half of this year.
Leap raises $12 million to expand virtual power plant business
The funding round was led by Standard Investments with several other investors participating.
Autonomous robots for solar installation gain traction
Installation robots are moving from test centers to the field. Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation and Terabase Energy recently announced key business developments.
Solar power purchase agreement pricing is finally cooling
After three years of consecutive quarterly increases to PPA prices, LevelTen Energy reports a 1% decline in prices from Q1 to Q2 in the U.S.
RWE signs 300 MW solar PPAs for Virginia utility
Eight solar power purchase agreements will add more than 700,000 MWh of generation for Dominion Energy Virginia.
Perovskites show 93% bifaciality
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory demonstrated highly bifacial perovskite cells with a front side efficiency of 23%.
First Solar inks 5 GW supply deal with Energix
The thin film solar module provider is now booking orders to 2030.
Pegasus Solar introduces roof mount with integrated sealant
The InstaFlash pre-installed sealant is designed for composite shingle roofs.
Texas curtailed 9% of solar generation in 2022
Transmission and energy storage limitations are leading to wasted renewable energy.
How smart electrification can unlock the potential of solar PV Integration
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) explains how many smart electrification solutions are already available and ready for commercialization, with pioneering companies creating, trialing and deploying potentially transformative innovations.
