Tesla steps in as challenger to rooftop solar inverter duopoly
Enphase and SolarEdge dominate the U.S. sales of rooftop solar inverters, but Tesla may change that.
The Hydrogen Stream: Industry groups set 2026 target for EU-US hydrogen trade
The US Department of Energy has allocated $7 billion for seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) to deploy commercial-scale clean hydrogen, while the Mission Possible Partnership, RMI, Systemiq, Power2X, and industry leaders have set up the Transatlantic Clean Hydrogen Trade Coalition (H2TC) to ship US clean hydrogen to Europe by 2026.
U.S. solar generation has grown 12x in a decade
A report from Environment America shows how solar and other decarbonized technologies are quickly replacing fossil fuels.
Overhaul regional grid operators to speed renewables, says energy lawyer
Harvard law lecturer Ari Peskoe says the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should require regional grid operators to add “under-represented voices” such as state regulators to their boards, to help speed adoption of new technologies.
Tax credit boost announced for solar projects serving low-income and tribal communities
Applications are now open for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. The program’s goal is to expand access to low-cost and clean energy for underserved communities.
Sunrise brief: Residential solar is getting crushed by high interest rates and regulatory changes
Also on the rise: U.S. Energy Department announces $3.5 billion to shore up electric grid. Briggs & Stratton launches new lithium iron phosphate battery packages. And more.
Who supports the clean energy transition?
A recent report finds generational, political and income divides as far as how people perceive the Biden administrations clean energy agenda and the move to renewables in general.
How to stop grading the land for solar and learn to love nature’s curves
All-terrain solar trackers solve for community pushback against destructive site grading.
Peak Energy moves toward establishing a domestic market for sodium-ion energy storage systems
Sodium-ion energy storage system manufacturer, Peak Energy, is working to streamline what it believes is the biggest bottleneck to scaling enough battery energy storage systems to accommodate 80% renewable energy generation and 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
Sunrise brief: Qcells completes expansion of Georgia solar manufacturing facility
Also on the rise: LG debuts stackable home battery ranging 10.6 kWh to 17.7 kWh. Will solar overtake natural gas by 2030? And more.
