Auto junk yard now a 2.1 MW solar site
The Vermont Public Power Supply Authority commissioned Encore Renewable Energy to build the project, which is part of a planned 10 MW deployment.
Watch: Wallbox unveils new commercial energy management system
The Sirius energy management system will power commercial buildings with the greenest or cheapest electricity source possible automatically, while storing energy surpluses in EVs or battery walls to combat generation/demand imbalance.
Illinois House passes clean energy bill with some big solar wins
The bill includes an immediate re-start of solar incentives through the Adjustable Block Program, potentially protecting thousands of solar jobs across the state.
Sunrise brief: Study weighs key factors in choosing monofacial vs. bifacial
Also on the rise: Making sense of the triple trade threat facing solar, proposed rules could speed up energy storage deployment in California, and water and a wipe may help cool down hot solar modules.
Hot solar panels? Water and a wipe may help
Scientists in Russia have developed an active cooling technique that spreads water on both sides of the solar module and uses a cotton wick mesh to absorb and spread it.
Burns & Mac tapped as EPC for 250 MW Wisconsin solar portfolio
The three projects represent a greater than 50% increase in the state’s installed solar capacity and are part of utility Alliant’s growing solar capacity.
Making sense of the trade triple-threat to solar
A trio of trade-based issues will likely impact most solar sector players. It’s crucial to understand and track what’s going on.
Making the right buy: LCOE of monofacial vs bifacial modules
When does increased energy production outweigh increased cost? Clean Energy Associates looks to answer one of its most-asked questions in a new case study.
No-credit solar lease improves reach to underserved communities
The program provides solar leases with no upfront cost and no credit score requirement. Lawrence Berkeley National Labs studied its performance.
California looks to speed up energy storage deployment
The state’s Energy Commission wants to grant licenses in less than 45 days for battery energy storage systems 20 MW or larger in size.
