Sunrise brief: U.S. solar deployment to grow 40% this year, remains lowest-cost option
Also on the rise: Nickel-zinc battery systems paired with hydrogen, EV charging. Solar modules removed from California Target facility meet sustainable end of life. And more.
Solar modules removed from Target facility in California meet sustainable end of life
An outdated solar installation was decommissioned and recycled in a partnership between Solarcycle, PowerFlex, and Decom Solar.
Optimus Energy eyes commercial solar, EV charging expansion in Georgia
The Florida-based developer sees Georgia Power’s service territory as its target market for new commercial and industrial solar projects and EV charging systems.
Community solar developer Nexamp secures over $400 million in financing
Led by U.S. Bancorp and Mitsubishi, the tax equity and debt commitments are expected to enable the company to support the construction of 49 solar and energy storage projects.
Texas Sunset Bill softens the blow from anti-renewables changes
Texas politicians and lobby groups came to a resolution late Sunday night, May 28, which amends recently filed legislation from SB 624 designed to set severe restrictions on the permitting of wind, solar and clean energy assets in the coming years.
California Senate proposes $400 million community solar and storage investment
The Senate has received commendations from industry and environmental advocates for its proposal in the Budget and Fiscal review.
Oberlin sheep grazing team to reduce solar mowing costs by more than 44%
Some 70 Katahdin breed sheep were dropped off on campus this week at Oberlin’s 10-acre fenced-in North Field. There they will graze through mid-June, stomping grass and weeding the solar field in a move aimed at reducing operations and maintenance costs.
Solar module prices at two-year low, deployment to reach 300 GW this year
A report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory highlights core benchmarks for PV prices, deployment, imports and more.
Solar project cuts carbon, saves energy costs and builds resilience for Tohono O’odham Nation
A 182-kW solar photovoltaic system, completed in 2021, is powering two tribal buildings and bringing a multitude of benefits to the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation.
U.S. clean energy market deployed 25.5 GW in 2022, third largest year on record
American Clean Power reported that 2022 had a 15% slowdown in installations, largely represented in the utility solar market, which had 13 GW fewer deployments in the year.
