Three major drivers in solar growth
Three forces are driving solar adoption today: the economics of energy, the energy crisis driven by the war in Ukraine, and a growing global focus on green and net zero initiatives. What matters is that these three drivers change the dynamics of investment – there is a growing body of capital looking to align with low-carbon, net-zero initiatives. Yet as the debate rages about operational versus overall sustainability, what is the future of solar for ESG finance?
Real barriers to virtual power plants
The technology is available for virtual power plants to be rolled out across the United States, argues Jigar Shah, the director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. Their implementation would result in a cascade of benefits, including extending the adoption of distributed energy resources like rooftop PV and lowering electricity costs for consumers.
Sunrise brief: Panasonic presents 22.2% efficient all-black heterojunction solar module compatible with its EverVolt battery
Also on the rise: BlueWave Solar is committed to integrating Environmental Social Governance throughout development of dual-use solar projects. Net metering reforms in the U.S. are a missed opportunity to harness residential battery storage, argue researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. And more.
Dual-purpose solar makes a greater impact
BlueWave Solar, a certified B Corp, is committed to integrating Environmental Social Governance throughout development of dual-use solar projects.
SolarEdge launches new power optimizers for commercial solar
The Israel-based power electronics specialist has unveiled two new optimizers. Both have a rated input DC power of 1,2 kW, maximum efficiency of 99.5%, and weighted efficiency of 98.8%.
Fluke unveils the Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 at RE+ in Anaheim
The SMFT-1000 enables streamlined solar safety and quality inspections with Fluke TruTest Solar Software integration.
American-Made Solar Prize pitch showcase at RE+
Ten hardware and ten software track finalists compete for $1.4 million prize.
Anaheim Convention Center: A showcase of sustainability
The 2.4 MW rooftop solar array provides about 17% of the convention center’s energy needs, and when not in use, it powers nearby neighbors.
Redflow targets US market with lithium-ion battery alternative
Australian battery manufacturer Redflow is determined to capitalize on what is describes as an emerging demand for non-lithium-based energy storage technology, announcing it has teamed with United States-based renewables developer Empower Energies to deploy solar and flow battery solutions in North America.
Sunrise brief: Qcells launches residential energy storage solution in the U.S.
Also on the rise: Nearly one in ten K-12 schools in the U.S. have adopted solar energy. Start-up plans solar manufacturing in disadvantaged communities. And more.
