Clark State to offer paid training program at Big Plain Solar project
Students and interns can learn solar fundamentals and gain an understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for solar systems.
50 states of solar incentives: Alaska
Alaska enjoys the same level of solar insolation as Germany, yet ranks 49th in the United States in terms of solar capacity installed. Launch Alaska is working to change that.
Solar permitting reform at a turning point
Sluggish permitting continues to dog the solar market, despite the $369 billion boost from the Inflation Reduction Act. However, calls for reform could be gaining traction.
RFQ Alert: CT Green Bank seeks distributed energy, utility-scale solar proposals
The Constitution State’s green bank is accepting proposals from vendors and service providers engaged in distributed generation resources such as solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery storage, as well as utility-scale solar, storage and offshore wind, among other areas.
By 2035 IRA will drive $200 billion in solar wages
A new report by Dartmouth and Princeton University found that solar and wind project developers stand to reap significant cost savings by using U.S.-manufactured components and paying workers fair wages, thanks to investments tied to the Inflation Reduction Act.
50 states of solar incentives: Oregon
Oregon’s solar market grew from under 100 MW of installed capacity per year to a respectable 1.4 GW, with more than 176 MW deployed in 2022, ranking 21st in the U.S. for solar generation.
Sunrise brief: Solar-hydrogen racing yacht to circumnavigate the globe
Also on the rise: Shoals files patent complaint for solar connectors and wire harnesses. Construction complete on largest solar plant in Texas. And more.
Intersect’s Radian Solar among largest Texas projects at 415 MW
The utility solar project in central Texas uses First Solar U.S.-made panels and is one of the top 10 largest solar projects in the country, and largest in Texas, according to EIA data.
BLM to hold public meetings for 300 MW Bonanza Solar facility
EDF Renewables’ solar-plus-storage project has the ability to interconnect with NV Energy’s 350-mile high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line, Greenlink West.
Sunrise brief: Debt ceiling bill is a mixed bag for clean energy and the environment
Also on the rise: Maxeon claims 24.7% efficiency for IBC solar module. 50 states of solar incentives–Washington. And more.
