Solar contributed 45% of electricity generation capacity additions in the first half of 2023
Solar installations are expected to grow 15% per year through 2028, said a report from Wood Mackenzie.
Sunrise brief: Bringing ERCOT’s speedy interconnection process to the rest of the U.S.
Also on the rise: Nextracker unveils three next-gen solar racking products. LG Energy Solution to sell residential energy storage with inverter in U.S. And more.
Off-grid solar canopy charges electric tractor at California winery
Paired Power partnered with Monarch Power to deliver the emissions-free off-grid solution.
Sunrise brief: Google to sell rooftop solar mapping data
Also on the rise: Bila Solar announces plans to manufacture lightweight solar modules in U.S. HelioWing: Pre-assembled residential solar canopy. And more.
Floating solar to power Utah water treatment plant
Ameresco was selected to design and install a floating solar array for Mountain Regional Water.
El Niño threatens U.S. winter solar generation
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, predicts that El Niño will likely bring lower than normal solar power production through winter in the United States. Its analysis is based on data collected from previous El Niño events.
Sunrise brief: Arizona to vote on 37% slash to solar net metering
Also on the rise: Microsoft invests in 6.6 MW solar facility in Mississippi. Texas to activate its first virtual power plants. And more.
Microsoft invests in 6.6 MW solar facility in Mississippi
Clearloop received an upfront payment for long-term renewable energy credits from Microsoft, a decarbonization investment in the Panola II Solar Farm.
Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage project at Dulles International Airport
Also on the rise: Aims Power introduces hybrid inverter for solar-battery systems. Scientists outline innovation pathways for PV technologies. And more.
Solar project construction begins at Dulles International Airport
A 100 MW solar and 50 MW energy storage project will be constructed on the southwest corner of the airport. Dominion will provide renewable energy services in exchange for the provided land area.
