People on the move: Berkeley Lab, Green Lantern Solar, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
U.S. solar industry on track to install 250 GW in five years
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report, in the two years since passage of the IRA the solar industry has added 75 GW of new capacity to the grid, representing over 36% of all solar capacity built in U.S. history.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. signs $230 million+ tax credit transfer deal with Schneider Electric
The U.S. manufacturer of personal care products will fund four new battery energy storage projects, supporting its decarbonization goals as well as grid resiliency.
U.S. residential solar prices hovering near all-time low
Average home solar prices are $2.69 per watt, said EnergySage.
A-Frames, weather stations, batteries, and more – highlights from RE+ 2024, Day 1
RE+ 2024 in Anaheim kicked off with 45,000 registered attendees exploring more than 1,350 booths, showcasing an expanding solar industry, with batteries now stepping into the spotlight.
Interview: Inside solar panel decommissioning
The practical matter of taking a dead PV system apart and moving its components to their next destination has received less attention than recycling and second-life applications. In the United States, Decom Solar is offering decommissioning for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. pv magazine spoke to Decom Solar co-founder Stephen Burns for an update.
End of the line for a U.S. solar giant
SunPower, one of the largest, oldest, and most influential solar businesses in the United States, has closed its doors. Residential solar installers in the United States have struggled as interest rates have risen and cash generation has emerged as an issue.
Addressing ESG in an ultra-low-cost environment
Shifting requirements for supply chain traceability and carbon footprint disclosure, along with solar oversupply and unsustainably low module prices, have made 2024 a challenging year for PV manufacturers. Despite these obstacles, the industry remains committed to its crucial role in the global energy transition. pv magazine recently spoke with Haimeng Zhang, chief strategy and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) officer at Longi Green Energy, about how the sector is preparing to meet these challenges.
Generac presents new residential batteries
The U.S.-based storage system providers said its new batteries are configurable in 3 kWh modular increments up to 4 cabinets per site. Their roundtrip efficiency ranges from 88% to 91%.
Solar industry solidifying its place in history
In the opening General Session at RE+ 2024, the message is to show up, work together and continue to tell the story of the historic clean energy advances.
