Soiling – a multibillion-dollar issue for the solar industry
A new report by the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) estimates that lost revenue from PV module soiling amounts to more than $3.2 billion per year, an amount that is only set to increase as PV systems grow larger and more efficient.
Upswing in PJM interconnection costs amid energy transition, report says
Huge growth in interconnection requests along with lengthy reviews and high project withdrawal rates motivated PJM to create a “first-ready, first-served” approach in 2022, Berkeley Lab notes.
$10 Million prize to accelerate community solar in underrepresented communities
The U.S. Department of Energy launched the Community Power Accelerator to help deploy more community solar including support and best practices for developers. A Connect the Dots program will provides a resource hub to help teach the public about the benefits of solar energy.
Sunrise brief: IRA to drive $114 billion in U.S. renewable energy investments by 2031
Also on the rise: Is NEM 3.0 based on flawed modeling? Virginia governor kills Ford-CATL battery plant, calling it a “front for the Chinese Communist Party”. And more.
IRA to drive $114 billion in U.S. renewable energy investments by 2031, report says
The advanced manufacturing production (AMPC) credit and domestic content requirement (DCR) are key to spurring a more rapid U.S. renewable energy economy, Wood Mackenzie notes.
Virginia governor kills Ford-CATL battery plant, calling it a “front for the Chinese Communist Party”
In recent weeks Glenn Youngkin nixed a Virginia Ford facility after he was informed that companies had decided to invest.
U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board rules in favor of Q Cells in patent dispute with REC
The Board issued a favorable decision for Hanwha Q Cells over REC Solar’s patent claims. The court has ruled that the contested claims of REC’s U.S. patent were not patentable. The decision is similar to those in courts in China and Europe, according to Q Cells.
Duke acquires 175 MW Colorado municipal utility solar project
Under the agreement, Juwi will continue to develop, and provide O&M support to Duke for the municipal project
Three groups appeal to CPUC to reconsider NEM 3.0
The California Public Utilities Commission should redo its analysis because NEM 3.0 is based on flawed modeling, the groups said.
Southern Environmental Law Center calls for new TVA board to pause TVA’s gas plans
With six new TVA board members appointed by President Biden, the board should pause TVA’s plans to add gas generation, the group says, and direct the utility to evaluate cleaner and lower-cost alternatives.
