Sunrise brief: Trina Solar unveils TOPCon solar panel series for rooftop PV
Also on the rise: RVs take shade under PV carport. Michigan-based Our Next Energy announces LFP utility-scale battery. And more.
RVs take shade under PV carport
At a campground in southern California, 3,500 solar panels were mounted on canopies at a recreational vehicle storage area. Analysis by Yale University suggests that carports in the state could meet about one-third of the state’s electricity demand.
Developers launch third N.J. superfund solar facility
The 17 MW Holland, N.J. facility, developed by CEP Renewables, uses fixed-tilt axis solar arrays and was built in two phases on the site of a decommissioned paper mill complex abandoned in the 1990s.
Luminia acquires New Hampshire community solar developer
Through the deal, Luminia picks up a solar portfolio totaling more than 218 MW, as well as 140 MW of solar development assets in Puerto Rico.
Ohio Honda dealership goes solar with 120kW rooftop system
The rooftop solar system paves the way for the Ohio dealership to go 75% sustainable energy in the coming years with on-site power generation.
McDonald’s signs on for 180 MW of Louisiana solar
The restaurant giant signed a solar power purchase agreement equivalent to the energy demand of over 30,000 U.S. homes.
From brownfield to green wellspring
Plots of land abandoned as graveyards of hazardous materials are being reborn as clean energy hubs. pv magazine USA’s Ryan Kennedy looks at the diverse opportunities for solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging station developers.
Sunrise brief: Solar-powered sports stadiums on the rise
Also on the rise: Duke Energy to cut jobs following Q4 loss. $2 billion loan for battery material gigafactory. And more.
Duke Energy reports Q4 loss, pending job cuts
Duke’s five-year capital plan of $65 billion is focused on energy transition investments, which it says is a considerable increase over previous budgets, while its current budget removes almost $3 billion of capital it would have invested into the utility solar and distributed generation business.
The top five U.S. sports stadium solar adopters
As we enter Super Bowl weekend, pv magazine looks at how the National Football League and other major league sports adopt solar.
