China’s solar cell production capacity may reach 600 GW by year-end
The Asia Europe Clean Energy (Solar) Advisory revealed that most of the planned new solar cell production capacity relates to high-efficiency n-type cell technologies such as TOPCon and HJT.
Georgia Power proposes to apply $200 rooftop solar interconnection fee to its customers
Analysis shows the utility has raised bills $26 annually over the last 11 years.
Vertical solar on high-rise building to produce 58 MWh annually
An 83-foot building with 120 solar modules uses SolarEdge optimizers to overcome shading from neighboring buildings.
Distributed resources to earn compensation from Texas grid operator ERCOT
ERCOT’s pilot project, designed in less than a year, will support grid reliability and is expected to be ongoing. Some other grid operators have already launched or announced similar programs.
Sunrise brief: U.S. corporate funding of solar reached $18.7 billion through nine months this year
Also on the rise: Modeling microgrid design with Inflation Reduction Act incentives. First Solar adds 700 MW to 4 GW solar module supply deal with Silicon Ranch. And more.
Global installed PV capacity could hit 260 GW in 2022
The International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) estimates that 173.5 GW of new solar capacity was installed in 2021, and that figure might rise to 260 GW in 2022. pv magazine spoke with the co-chair of the European Solar Manufacturing Council to look into the figures.
Sunrise brief: Inside the IRA–What is an Energy Community?
Also on the rise: Tesla proposes enabling renewables developers to estimate a project’s interconnection costs. Utility-scale developer for sale. And more.
RFP alert: Alabama Power seeks proposals for renewable energy projects
Solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage and other projects from 5 MW to 80 MW are encouraged to submit proposals.
Utility-scale developer Innovative Solar Systems is for sale at $150 million
The company has a 10 GW active project pipeline, largely in Texas, and 11 years of history.
Inside the IRA: What is an Energy Community?
The IRA crossed the political aisle by providing an additional 10% tax credit for solar and batteries in former fossil fuel regions – with some suggesting 40% of the United States is eligible.
