Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future
A slew of funding programs are intended to advance electric vehicles and charging reliability, increase U.S.-made batteries, modernize the power grid and reduce the carbon footprint of federal buildings.
Sunrise brief: California unlikely to reach clean energy targets without rooftop solar
Also on the rise: Solar and storage accounts for one-third of transferable tax credit market in 2023. Zero-emissions mobile off-grid EV charging trailer. And more.
Recurrent Energy secures $500 million equity investment to further solar development
The BlackRock investment will help Recurrent transition from a pure developer to a developer plus long-term owner and operator in select markets in the U.S. and Europe.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge announces reduction of global workforce
Also on the rise: Peloton’s loss is First Solar’s gain. Vertical solar mount first of kind to achieve UL certification. And more.
Electriq Power to launch 10 new solar-plus-storage networks in SoCal
The company’s PoweredUp Network program offers qualifying homeowners solar-plus-battery storage systems at zero upfront costs.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar power generation forecast to grow 75% through 2025
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger to cease PV module production in Germany. From the show floor at Intersolar 2024. And more.
From the show floor at Intersolar 2024
Solar modules, home battery storage, solar installer sales solutions, and more can be seen this week at Intersolar in San Diego.
Sunrise brief: Solid state battery charges in minutes, lasts for thousands of cycles
Also on the rise: Solar season slows, wind power rises. SolarApp+ speeds solar permitting for more than 160 communities. And more.
SolarApp+ speeds solar permitting for more than 160 communities
The Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus software platform has helped local governments approve nearly 33,000 solar projects.
Sunrise brief: Who’s putting solar on their roof and why
Also on the rise: Small-scale solar best for environment but agrivoltaics may be the answer. BLM seeks public comment on 400 MW solar project near Las Vegas. And more.
