Solar surging 58% in 2023, 413 GW of installations expected globally
Historically low module prices are expected to propel the global solar industry to record installations in 2023.
2022 IEA review: Growth and challenges in the US solar sector
The US solar power market navigated through significant developments, including a decline in total PV from 2021, a surge in community solar projects, increased corporate solar adoption, and impactful policy shifts such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
Glass manufacturer pairs its operations with rooftop solar
The manufacturer is expected to save around 40% on its annual electricity bill.
S-5! kept environment in mind with new solar-powered corporate headquarters
With native timber and moss covered rocks on the outside, the building has energy efficiency features on the inside and is topped with a 53 kW solar array mounted on its metal roof.
Sunrise brief: DOE seeks state-backed clean energy projects for up to 80% loans
Also on the rise: McCarthy begins construction on over 1 GW of solar projects in U.S. Southwest. Monoprice unveils new PowerCache batteries with up to 1,000 W of output. And more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. Geological Survey and Berkeley Labs release updated solar project database
Also on the rise: Maxeon solar cells cleared of forced labor allegations after review. Kentucky regulators approve plan for 900% increase in renewable energy. And more.
U.S. Geological Survey and Berkeley Labs release updated solar project database
All solar projects greater than 1 MW have been location-verified by image and latitude and longitude and put into an easier-to-move-around map.
California Six Flags to install 12 MW solar carport
The carport structure ranks among the largest single-site commercial renewable energy projects in California.
Masked engineer highlights strangest mistakes in solar deployment
A Brazilian engineer on Instagram, always wearing a mask, has become a sensation in the Brazilian solar industry, attracting 12 sponsors with a mission to educate companies and consumers about common errors to avoid in rooftop PV installations.
Caribbean could become offshore floating solar PV giant, researcher says
Land is scarce but water is abundant for the Caribbean’s 700 islands. Solar economy professor Christian Breyer tells pv magazine that the region’s archipelagic makeup is not a drawback but a benefit for renewable energy generation.
