Seven community solar projects to deliver bill savings to low-income residents
Walmart, U.S Bancorp Impact Finance and Reactivate closed a tax equity transaction on the portfolio of solar projects in New York and Illinois.
Utility opposition stymies Fair Access to Community Solar Act in Washington
Legislators in Washington State were hoping to boost the state’s community solar program with bills that would establish The Fair Access to Community Solar Act; however, supporters will have to wait another year.
Sunrise brief: Suniva to restart idled solar cell factory in Georgia
Also on the rise: Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction. Solar tracker provider Nextracker amps up its 2024 earnings guidance. And more.
How to combine residential heat pumps with PV, battery storage
New research from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has shown that combining rooftop PV systems with battery storage and heat pumps can improve heat pump efficiency while reducing reliance on grid electricity.
Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction
Lithos applied for a $30 million DOE grant, which will help increase the facility’s capacity to sustainably process lithium hydroxide.
Crux raises funds as it builds market for transferable clean energy tax credits
The $18.2 million in funding will help Crux grow its team and scale the volumes of annual transferable credits into the billions, the company said.
Sunrise brief: Bipartisan Senators request increased tariffs on solar imports from China
Also on the rise: Updated Enphase IQ8 microinverters are shipping in North America. Sharp unveils 580 W TOPCon solar panel with 22.45% efficiency. And more.
Updated Enphase IQ8 microinverters are shipping in North America
Enphase reports that both the IQ8HC and IQ8X are designed to pair with a full range of solar modules up to 540 W.
Chaberton Energy sees community solar installations skyrocket
The community solar specialist reached 100 solar energy installations under contract in less than four years, and it plans to double its growth in the next two years.
Sunrise brief: Arizona proposes solar power export tax
Also on the rise: Solar power purchase agreement prices rise 15% year-over-year. Maine blueberry grower goes solar. And more.
