Take the Solar + Farms survey
The Solar and Storage Industries Institute developed the survey in partnership with the National Farmers Union, the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, and the Solar Energy Industries Association, to examine sentiments surrounding the development of agrivoltaic projects from various perspectives.
Sunrise brief: Debunking solar myths–solar is unreliable
Also on the rise: Rooftop solar has technical potential to meet 45% of U.S. electricity demand. Raising consumer confidence critical to energy transition. And more.
U.S. community solar installations expected to more than double by 2028
The cumulative total of community solar installations is expected to reach 14 GW in the United States by 2028, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
Raising consumer confidence critical to energy transition, finds EY report
Energy providers, government and the broader energy ecosystem must raise up the access, appeal and affordability of clean energy to help speed the transition to clean energy.
Debunking solar myths: Solar is unreliable
Part two of Dan Shugar’s series on replacing fiction with facts about solar, when the proverbial Uncle Bob comes to dinner.
Groups call on TVA’s board to pursue 100% clean energy
The federally owned utility TVA has not held a public hearing on its resource planning process, so advocacy groups held their own hearing, presenting a plan for TVA to reach 100% clean energy by 2035. Two groups called for TVA’s board to ensure the utility reaches that target.
Sunrise brief: California regulators approve $1.9 billion investment plan for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure
Also on the rise: On the floor at RE+ Northeast 2024. Utility-scale solar had a record year in 2023–set to double in 2024. And more.
On the floor at RE+ NE 2024: Concrete racking, no caulk needed, basketball, and more
RE+ Northeast 2024 showcased a plethora of solar innovations and industry advancements, from concrete ballast racking systems to cutting-edge battery technology, as 3,500 industry professionals gathered in Boston despite the cold weather.
Standard Solar acquires 84 MW community solar portfolio in Illinois
Construction of the 14 projects in the portfolio is expected to begin this year.
Sunrise brief: California bill to reevaluate rooftop solar net metering
Also on the rise: 26% of battery storage systems have fire detection and suppression issues. Solar glass manufacturing comes to Georgia. And more.
