Lazard LCOE report sees “zero cost” solar and wind due to IRA
The analyst group’s annual levelized cost of energy comparison shows increasing prices due in part to increased interest rates – with utility-scale solar power’s midpoint pricing up by 66%.
California grants $3 million for solar photovoltaic window coating production
NEXT Energy Technologies received a grant from the California Energy Commission for its organic photovoltaic coating for commercial windows.
Sunrise brief: California utilities commission rejects solar microgrid proposal
Also on the rise: Top PV module manufacturers by shipment volume in 2022. 50 states of solar incentives: Idaho. And more.
California utilities commission rejects solar microgrid proposal
The commission deemed Sunnova’s application to be an attempt to create a monopoly, while simultaneously showing affinity toward investor-owned utility-run microgrids.
SunPower secures $450 million to support loan business
The capital raise is expected to support SunPower’s residential solar and storage loan program.
50 states of solar incentives: Idaho
Idaho is big on renewables but short on solar, with hydropower as its primary energy source.
Sunrise brief: California senate transport committee passes solar parking canopy and highwayside law
Also on the rise: Building the workforce with Solar 101 online learning. Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub applications seeking $7 billion in funds. And more.
Fluke receives NABCEP approval for its solar education program
The company introduced a new tools and techniques training program.
Generac unveils commercial and industrial scale battery energy storage system
Zero-emissions SBE series of stationary storage systems will be available in capacities from 200 kWh to 1,000 kWh.
California senate transport committee passes solar parking canopy and highwayside law
The bipartisan committee unanimously approved a bill to support tax credits for solar canopies over parking lots and along highways.
