Equipment auction sounds the final note for Hanergy-owned Alta Devices, high-efficiency PV pioneer
If you’re interested in some lightly-used MOCVD and PVD thin-film solar cell production equipment, have we got a deal for you.
Clean Energy Accelerator odds increase on Biden win, US net-zero grid goal
The Clean Energy Accelerator, as envisioned in legislation introduced earlier this year and late last year, pairs each public dollar with multiple private dollars to expand clean energy’s reach in the US.
The US installed 4.5 GW of utility-scale solar in 2019
For the third year in a row, more utility-scale solar was installed in the Southeast than any other region in the country, while trackers dominate the mounting market.
What’s the value of your solar resource data?
While the median approach has emerged as a potential remedy to optimistic irradiance assumptions, it is a flawed system, one which can lead to significant cash shortcomings. So how does one get valuable, accurate data?
Morning Brief: Six Midwest utilities to spend $15B to deploy 4 GW of solar, 3.6 GW of wind and 1 GW of battery storage
Also in the brief: A rural Virginia county grapples with the pros and cons of a proposed $200 million, 149 MW solar farm, Utah’s solar advocates plan to fight decision by state regulators.
Solar stocks opened strong on Biden win and vaccine breakthrough, but uncertainty lingers
The solar industry may have to certify that there is no forced labor in its value chain.
Choosing the Energy Secretary in a Biden administration: Research or deployment?
Jigar Shah from years ago: “We need a ‘deployment’ Energy Secretary. One who understands how entrepreneurs move from research to revenue. One who understands the difference between venture capital and project finance.”
A look back at last year’s Solar Games — and what to expect in 2021
In a webinar reflecting on the 2020 competition, installers, organizers and judges shared their experiences about what made the event such a hit. There was mention of a ground-mount competition in the future.
Morning Brief: Five consequences of a Biden administration for US energy, 150-MW solar project in Wisconsin is complete
Also in the brief: The first of presumably many items on solar-powered turkey farms.
What can President-Elect Biden get done on energy in his first 100 days?
Biden has made a long list of promises and commitments to the environment and future of clean energy if elected. Which of these promises could we see immediate action on and which are years down the line?
