Solar electricity’s modest growth post-2022 slowdown
Solar electricity’s slower growth as part of all electricity generation in the U.S. this year, reflects the impact of reduced solar capacity installations in the previous year.
Sunrise brief: Geothermal heat pumps help decarbonize energy use and more
Also on the rise: All solar cell efficiencies at a glance. Dominion activates Virgina’s largest grid-scale battery storage facility. And more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. adds 33 GW of solar in 2023
Also on the rise: 2024 will be a year of recovery for residential solar, says Enphase co-founder. Largest solar installation in Mississippi begins operations. And more.
Solar levelized cost of electricity is 29% lower than any fossil fuel alternative
A report from Ernst & Young shows that despite inflationary pressures, solar remains the cheapest source of new-build electricity.
Largest solar installation in Mississippi begins operations
The 135 MWdc Delta’s Edge solar farm will provide clean energy to over 14,000 homes in the state.
U.S. Virgin Islands cover 30% of electricity needs with six solar-plus-battery facilities
About 124 MWh of Honeywell battery energy storage systems will be installed alongside six solar facilities with a combined capacity of 140 MW.
Renewable energy industry outlook shines a light on solar
Deloitte’s 2024 industry outlook identifies five trends and details the challenges, while predicting a strong future for U.S. solar and storage.
DEPCOM Power is constructing Puerto Rico’s largest hybrid solar project
The company is developing a 90 MW solar / 51.5 MW energy storage project with an agrivoltaic pilot program.
Sunrise brief: California rooftop solar installations drop 80% following NEM 3.0
Also on the rise: EV adoption can help curb urban air pollution. Battery prices down 14% this year. And more.
SB Energy secures $2.4 billion for incentive-rich utility-scale solar projects
The 1.3 GW portfolio of projects are among the first to take advantage of the domestic content adder from the Inflation Reduction Act and are also qualified for the energy community credit adder.
