WoodMac says global solar tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023
Global tracker shipments reached 92 GWdc last year, according to WoodMackenzies’ latest report. The US accounted for the majority of the global market, with three US-based manufacturers, Nextracker, Array Technologies and GameChange Solar, ranking as the three largest shippers in the world.
Sunrise brief: U.S. engineers develop ChatGPT algorithm to design solar cells
Also on the rise: How long do residential batteries last? California replacing nuclear with solar plus storage, and more.
People on the move: Origis Energy, EVPassport, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Energy storage opportunities in Mid-Atlantic region await clear state policies
Panelists at RE+ in Philadelphia said storage deployment in the PJM region lags others, but doesn’t have to.
How long do residential solar batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
Sunrise brief: A path to 20 GW of distributed solar in New York
Also on the rise: How long do residential solar inverters last? PV module manufacturer financial stability rankings, and more.
A path to 20 GW of distributed solar in New York
Accelerating deployment of rooftop and community solar with supportive policies would help New York meet its goal of 70% renewable power by 2030 at lower cost, says a solar trade group.
GADS reporting required for far more solar facilities in 2025
With the North American Reliability Corporation’s Generating Availability Data System’s requirement dropping for 100 MW to 20 MW solar installations, many more solar installers will need to comply.
Sunrise brief: How long do residential solar panels last?
Also on the rise: Trina Solar probing potential breaches of TOPCon patents, U.S. Senators introduce comprehensive energy permitting reform act, and more.
U.S. Senators introduce comprehensive energy permitting reform act
Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, promising to accelerate the permitting processes for energy and mineral projects of all types in the U.S.
