Ryan Kennedy
Fold-out NASA satellite solar array undergoes successful test deployment
The NASA/NOAA satellite, part of the GOES-R series, operated as-expected in its terrestrial test, making it one step closer to launch.
California utilities commission sued for gouging rooftop solar payments
Three leading environmental groups have filed a petition to the California Court of Appeals to review the state’s solar net energy metering cuts.
Senate votes to resume solar tariffs, threatening clean energy supply
The United States Senate voted to overturn President Biden’s two-year pause on tariffing solar goods shipped from four Southeast Asian nations responsible for 80% of solar supply. Biden is expected to veto the resolution.
SunPower secures $550 million loan purchase commitment
Private equity firm KKR committed to purchasing loans made to SunPower customers.
Solar assets are underperforming expectations by 8%, what is the root cause?
kWh Analytics says that finding the root cause of the underperformance through forensic analysis can help mitigate losses.
Delta-Q reaches full-scale production of electric vehicle charger with DC-DC converter
The Vancouver-based company introduced a 3.3 kW charger with a converter compatible with the vehicle’s auxiliary DC loads.
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?
