Passive solar tracker wind stowing boosts energy production
Solar panels are often tilted to a stowed position to prevent wind damage to utility-scale assets. Array Technologies introduced a passive stowing strategy that prevents unnecessary production losses.
Colorado co-op United Power is free to pursue renewables after exiting Tri-State
To build out its renewables portfolio, United Power is the latest electric utility co-op in Colorado to exit its long-term power supply contract, while other co-ops plan to let their contracts expire.
Virtual power plant preventing blackouts in Puerto Rico
Sunrun, a U.S.-based residential solar installer, says nearly 1,800 customers have already signed up to its PowerOn Puerto Rico virtual power plant (VPP). The program deploys stored solar energy from customers’ batteries to the grid, preventing power supply shortfalls on the island.
Sodium battery startup wins People’s Choice Award at Industry Growth Forum
Adena Power is developing an energy storage solution using sodium batteries and domestically-sourced raw materials.
Sunrise brief: Solar cell prices continue to drop
Also on the rise: Hotter times will drive rooftop solar value. Compare over 20 energy storage solutions. And more.
Solar worker payment structure creates unsafe environment, said report
Pay, benefits, and tenure vary widely among solar workers, and a per-panel-installed payment structure may cause safety issues, said a study from Cornell University.
Anza marketplace now offers comparisons of over 20 energy storage products
The Anza platform offers real-time pricing and configuration details on modules as well as energy storage products from multiple vendors.
Sunrise brief: Sunnova Energy and Stem earnings dip in Q1
Also on the rise: Groups sue FEMA and HUD to focus energy funds on distributed solar and storage. Voltaic releases battery monitoring for off-grid applications. And more.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunnova earnings dip, unrestricted cash grows as it mends balance sheet
Sunnova Energy International, a residential solar, storage, and adaptive services company, announced declining revenues and an increased focus on cash generation in its Q1 2024 earnings report.
