Solar power purchase agreement pricing is finally cooling
After three years of consecutive quarterly increases to PPA prices, LevelTen Energy reports a 1% decline in prices from Q1 to Q2 in the U.S.
The benefits and challenges in expanding local clean energy
Local clean energy ownership gives residents decision-making power over the construction, operation and distribution of benefits from clean energy projects, according to a report by Institute for Local Self Reliance.
Sunrise brief: Bifacial perovskites show 93% backside efficiency
Also on the rise: First Solar inks 5 GW supply deal with Energix. EPA announces two grant opportunities for clean tech projects. And more.
First Solar inks 5 GW supply deal with Energix
The thin film solar module provider is now booking orders to 2030.
First half 2023 total solar corporate funding increased 54% year-over-year
According to Mercom’s Solar Funding report almost 25.5 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first half of the year, totaling $18.5 billion.
Lincoln Park’s first community solar program
Low-income and minority communities are often most affected by extreme and damaging weather storms, as well as to indoor air pollution and higher energy costs. However, one community in Minnesota is actively working to change that.
Solar-plus-storage evaluated for resilience at seven Florida community health centers
Solar-plus-storage systems at any of the nation’s 14,000 community health centers can keep them running through power outages, and preserve medications requiring refrigeration. A Florida study evaluated the systems’ health care value and the financial return.
Sunrise brief: Texas curtailed 9% of solar generation in 2022
Also on the rise: The last net-metered project in Indiana. State climate policies that can make a difference. And more.
State climate policies that can make a difference
Rocky Mountain Institute presents updated climate policy scorecards for 20 states, tracking progress to 2030.
Pegasus Solar introduces roof mount with integrated sealant
The InstaFlash pre-installed sealant is designed for composite shingle roofs.
