Washington State solar recycling mandate
With the state’s new recycling policy set to take effect in six months, Washington’s solar industry is grappling with its implications.
Churches become solar-plus-storage resilience hubs in Louisiana
To help save lives when a hurricane strikes, churches in Louisiana are installing solar-plus-storage so they may provide essential services during a power outage.
Sunrise brief: How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
Also on the rise: Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State. Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway. And more.
How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
The average cost of an 11 kW rooftop solar installation after federal tax credits is $20,552, said marketplace operator EnergySage. What will your utility-provided electricity cost over the next 25 years?
Global clean energy investment surpassed $2 trillion in 2024
Investment was more than double of 2020 totals, said a report from BloombergNEF. The U.S. led in Energy transition debt issuances, which grew its investments 5% year-over-year to $206 billion.
Guidelines for registered solar apprenticeship programs approved by Department of Labor
The newly approved Guidelines align Department of Labor-approved occupations with the needs of solar employers and provide a template that companies, educational institutions, associations, and labor unions can use to create high-quality apprenticeship programs.
Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State
A recent study by the University of Washington found expanding community solar access in Washington State could deliver substantial economic benefits, including nearly $2 billion in economic output and thousands of new jobs.
Tesla’s 2024 energy storage revenue surpasses $10 billion
Records are tumbling for Tesla’s battery energy storage business with revenues growing 67% and deployments surging 114% year-on-year.
Meteomatics secures $22 million to help businesses navigate extreme weather impacts
Meteomatics will use the funding to help meet the growing demand for insights into hyperlocal extreme weather events.
Sunrise brief: Nextracker delivers strong earnings amid market uncertainty
Also on the rise: Unleashing American Energy order will slow electric vehicle adoption in U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association calls for 700 GWh of U.S. energy storage by 2030. And more.
