Weekly Solar Earnings Recap: Daqo, FTC and First Solar
pv magazine USA’s recap of notable upstream solar, integrated solar, finance and rooftop installers that reported fourth quarter or fiscal year earnings over the last week.
Sunrise brief: Lasers, gloves, trees, and more on the floor at RE+ Northeast
Also on the rise: Where renewable energy policies are working in 2023. Municipal franchise agreements could drive up to 911 TWh of renewable energy. And more.
Lasers, gloves, trees, and more on the floor at RE+ Northeast
A growing solar power gathering in the New England winter filled the rooms at the Westin Seaport convention center, demonstrating a strong demand for networking and knowledge.
Municipal franchise agreements could drive up to 911 TWh of renewable energy
Electric franchise agreements between municipalities and utilities offer a direct pathway for cities to achieve their clean energy and decarbonization goals across 30 states, according to NREL.
Net-metered industrial solar developer receives equity investment
Austin, Texas-based Industrial Solar was formed in 2021 to install grid-scale solar projects that alleviate high demand charges levied on industrial companies across Texas using a net-metered industrial solar system.
Where renewable energy policies are working in 2023
The 2023 Community Power Scorecard developed by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance gave failing grades to 13 states for failure to advance energy and for creating barriers to local economic development through renewable power.
Sunrise brief: Solar produced nearly 5% of U.S. electricity in 2022, generation up 25%
Also on the rise: Silicon Ranch expands First Solar module supply plan to 6.2 GW. Sono Motors scraps development of Sion solar cars. And more.
Solar produced 4.7% of U.S. electricity in 2022, generation up 25%
Wind generation broke through 10% of the nation’s electricity, and total emissions free generation grew again, reaching 37.8% of U.S. electricity in 2022.
Developer takes over New York landfill solar site
The Brookhaven brownfield site spans 35 acres of limited use, capped landfill where over 16,000 solar panels will be constructed using a fixed-tilt, ballasted installation. The solar facility will feed into utility PSEG-LI’s grid.
Lithium battery recycler loaned $375 million for New York hub
Li-Cycle received a conditional loan from the U.S. Department of Energy through its Advanced Technologies Vehicles Manufacturing program.
