United States on track to install 0.7 GW of floating solar by 2033
Wood Mackenzie’s floating solar report projects that global floating solar markets will reach 57 GW of capacity by 2033. The U.S. market remains small due to limited land availability and high capex.
Intersolar acquires Midwest Solar Expo
The acquisition is the second regional expansion for Intersolar & Energy North America.
Californian lithium sulfur battery maker lightens the load for Northvolt
San Jose-based Lyten has acquired lithium metal battery technology company Cuberg from Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, which is battling to reduce costs. Lyten will spend up to $20 million developing a 200 MWh annual capacity of ‘Made in America’ batteries.
Thornova Solar starts solar module production in Indonesia
Thornova Solar has started producing solar modules in Indonesia. CEO William Sheng says the move is in line with changing U.S. market regulations. It plans to supply customers with cells and modules from Indonesia, Laos or the United States by mid-2025.
California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Utilities in California and nationwide are fighting rooftop solar, the major threat to their effective monopoly on the electricity market, said the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA).
Solar powers past wind
For the first time, solar photovoltaics generated more electricity than wind in a single month, according to the EIA.
The grid’s new secret weapon: Your home
Rising energy costs and environmental concerns are pushing buyers toward sustainable features, making virtual power plant capability a valuable selling point.
The maturing community solar model
In the recent pv magazine USA Week, Jeff Cramer, president and CEO of Coalition for Community Solar Access presented an update on community solar, examining what’s working, where gains are being made and what the U.S. can expect in the future.
Renewable microgrid projects in remote and tribal communities to receive federal support
A federal partnership program will offer financial and technical assistance to remote and tribal communities that are at any stage of microgrid planning or development.
Pennsylvania queued solar projects would increase total capacity 18x
Analysis by LandGate shows that Pennsylvania has 562 MW of solar power operating, with 10,469 MW waiting in queues.
