Scientists estimate material demand for all silicon PV module technologies by 2050
Dutch researchers used dynamic modelling to uncover the demand for silicon-based PV materials used in a wide range silicon PV technologies, including perovskite-silicon tandem and back-contact modules. The model included calculating the impact of advances in module efficiency and material intensity, as well as circular closed loop recycling.
Trinasolar US displays 2000 V module, trackers, energy storage and more
At RE+ 2024, Trinasolar US is showcasing its new hail-and-wind-resistant Vertex N modules, a total solar solution, a tracker and an energy storage system–plus the prototype 2000 V module.
Canadian Solar partners with Solarcycle to keep solar panels out of landfills
Solarcycle will serve as Canadian Solar’s preferred recycling partner, with Canadian Solar’s customers now offered the option to secure recycling services at the time of purchase.
The utility perspective on equitable ratemaking
The second in a two-part series that looks at load growth as a result of the increasing electrical load growth by data centers and considers how low-income customers are protected.
Sunrise brief: Accelerating electrification through rate design
Also on the rise: California hits new milestone with EV chargers. Survey finds consumers overwhelmingly support renewables over fossil fuels. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
With load growth and fear of rising utility bills, are low-income customers protected?
Although many states and utilities offer low-income assistance programs, what are the states with the most considerable data center growth already doing, and are they prepared for what’s to come?
Survey finds consumers overwhelmingly support renewables over fossil fuels
A report based on survey conducted by storage provider Powin says education needed to support future projects.
One in nine U.S. K-12 students attend a school with solar panels
Over 1.8 GW of solar is installed at nearly 9,000 schools across the United States, said a report from Generation180.
Major U.S. corporations embracing community solar
The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) noted that household names such as Microsoft, Google, Walmart, Starbucks, Rivian, Wendy’s, and T-Mobile are just a few of the Fortune 500 companies that have signed agreements with community solar developers.
