Utility opposition stymies Fair Access to Community Solar Act in Washington
Legislators in Washington State were hoping to boost the state’s community solar program with bills that would establish The Fair Access to Community Solar Act; however, supporters will have to wait another year.
Array Technologies announces dual-row solar tracker upgrade
New capabilities of the STI H250 position the tracker for use in utility-scale solar projects on hilly, uneven terrain as well as in agrivoltaic installations.
Sunrise brief: Suniva to restart idled solar cell factory in Georgia
Also on the rise: Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction. Solar tracker provider Nextracker amps up its 2024 earnings guidance. And more.
Vesper Energy closes $590 million for 745 MW Texas solar project
The company closed financing for a solar project that is expected to generate enough electricity for the equivalent demand of 160,000 homes.
Solar tracker provider Nextracker amps up its 2024 earnings guidance
The solar tracker and software provider’s share price increased 20% in the trading session following the earnings report.
How to combine residential heat pumps with PV, battery storage
New research from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has shown that combining rooftop PV systems with battery storage and heat pumps can improve heat pump efficiency while reducing reliance on grid electricity.
Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction
Lithos applied for a $30 million DOE grant, which will help increase the facility’s capacity to sustainably process lithium hydroxide.
Crux raises funds as it builds market for transferable clean energy tax credits
The $18.2 million in funding will help Crux grow its team and scale the volumes of annual transferable credits into the billions, the company said.
Sunrise brief: Bipartisan Senators request increased tariffs on solar imports from China
Also on the rise: Updated Enphase IQ8 microinverters are shipping in North America. Sharp unveils 580 W TOPCon solar panel with 22.45% efficiency. And more.
FEMA to help communities build back with grants for solar panels and heat pumps
The funds are allocated to help communities boost climate disaster resilience with net-zero technologies.
