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Who is working against distributed solar: Strategies for defense

A new report explores who is behind efforts to curb distributed energy and solar deployment. In this part, we look at policy and regulatory recommendations highlighted by the authors as a playbook to fight against anti-solar efforts, and how parties can curb campaigns before they begin.

Solar PV window coating firm wins $3 million grant to scale operations

NEXT Energy Technologies won the grant from the California Energy Commission for its PV window coating.

Former Rockefeller subsidiary acquires 270 MW solar project

The move represents one of the first steps in the company’s transition away from its fossil fuel history and towards embracing renewable generation.

Sunrise brief: Residential solar pricing has fallen and signs point to still further declines

Also on the rise: JinkoSolar is adding a manufacturing plant in Vietnam, solar on a parking garage adds a Scandinavian design flair, and iSun says its 2021 revenues are likely to double.

iSun looks to double 2021 revenues, but labor and supply chain issues dampen profits

The company reported Q2 revenues of $4.3 million, up 57% from the same quarter in 2020.

Lagunitas Brewery serves up solar-brewed beers

In this case study, LG solar takes a deep dive on the company’s work with Lagunitas Brewery, showing the struggles overcome and the innovation needed to deliver the best beer the sun can brew.

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Residential solar pricing down 6.3%, hints of greater drops coming

Residential solar installation price declines have accelerated over the past year. However, energy storage pricing has gone up, with Enphase taking an increasingly larger share of the market.

Startup Sunday: copper thin film material wins DOE award

Also starting up: Dutch two-seat solar EV for ride sharing, and French company Supersola releases a plug-and-play solar module.

Sunrise brief: California approves solar mandate on new commercial buildings

Also on the rise: comment period opens for 1 GW solar and storage in the California desert, Xos unveils a mobile EV fleet charging station, and voters in the west support a clean energy standard.

EVE to supply Powin with 1 GW of battery cells

The cells will be used in Powin’s Stack360 storage product, with the first units slated for delivery in later this year.

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