Sunrise brief: New York invests $5 million in agrivoltaics
Also on the rise: Solar module prices increase for first time in years. Texas gas station saves with solar. And more.
Texas gas station to save on costs with solar installation
A Shell gas station is expected to save over $150,000 from a solar array installed on the roof of its pumping station.
New York invests $5 million in agrivoltaics
The Empire State seeks “active farming,” such as cattle grazing, cannabis, corn, foraging, or specialty crops, on solar power sites. Offers up to $750,000 per site for demonstration projects that share data publicly.
Total U.S. solar module manufacturing capacity grows by 71% in Q1 2024
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 report, solar module manufacturing production capacity increased by over 11 GW.
Sunrise brief: A new federal transmission rule won’t help renewables projects anytime soon
Also on the rise: The IRA effect on domestic supply chain. Solar carport to provide 100% electricity needs for Los Angeles Six Flags. And more.
Solar carport to provide 100% electricity needs for Los Angeles Six Flags
Recom Technologies was selected as the solar panel provider for the 12 MW solar carport.
Sunrise brief: Renewables must triple by 2030 to hit net-zero by 2050
Also on the rise: EV manufacturer Rivian invests in solar energy. Market impacts from the recent flurry of solar policy actions. And more.
EV manufacturer Rivian invests in solar energy
Rivian will subscribe to community solar and purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Sunrise brief: Petition filed to enforce antidumping tariffs on solar imports
Also on the rise: SunPower to close business units, cut about 26% of workforce. Reconductoring could enable 764 GW of transmission-connected solar by 2035. And more.
Global PV capacity hit 1.6 TW in 2023, says IEA-PVPS
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) has published a wide-reaching snapshot of the global PV market, covering installations, manufacturing, policy trends, and grid integration.
