Sunrise brief: Debunking the myth that all solar panels come from China
Also on the rise: The top ten solar panel brands serving the U.S. market. Solar actuators, the brains and brawn behind solar trackers. And more.
Sunrise brief: Qcells partners to recover 95% of solar panel value with recycler
Also on the rise: Hawaii legislation seeks to undo “massive momentum killer” for rooftop solar. Electrolyzer manufacturing capacity could outpace demand by 2030. And more.
Longroad’s largest solar project to begin commercial operations in mid-2025
Sun Streams 4 is a 377 MW solar facility 1200MWh battery energy storage system in Arizona.
Sunrise brief: Enphase Q4 revenues drop 35% in U.S. and 70% in Europe
Also on the rise: Recurrent Energy secures $160 million for Louisiana solar project. Solar corporate funding rises 42% globally in 2023. And more.
Recurrent Energy secures $160 million for Louisiana solar project
Microsoft will be the sole offtaker of energy produced by the 98 MW Bayou Galion Solar project, supporting its goal to be carbon negative by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Suniva to restart idled solar cell factory in Georgia
Also on the rise: Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction. Solar tracker provider Nextracker amps up its 2024 earnings guidance. And more.
Vesper Energy closes $590 million for 745 MW Texas solar project
The company closed financing for a solar project that is expected to generate enough electricity for the equivalent demand of 160,000 homes.
NREL says long-term degradation of 8 GW of U.S. solar ‘matches expectations’
The short-term impact of extreme weather, such as flooding, high winds, hail, wildfire and lightning, was minimal in most PV systems studied.
Sunrise brief: South Dakota solar up 3600% in 2023
Also on the rise: April total eclipse to impact solar generation from Mexico to New England. Zero Emission Transportation Association launches EV resource page. And more.
Sunrise brief: Venture capital funding in energy storage increases 59% year over year
Also on the rise: Agriculturally integrated solar takes flight. ADT security exits rooftop solar business. And more.
