California legislature passes highway-side solar bill
SB 49 is now pending approval from Governor Gavin Newsom.
RE+ 2023: Ushering in new era of U.S. clean energy
RE+ 2023, held last week in Las Vegas, was bursting at the seams with attendees, exhibitors and enthusiasm. Three pv magazine editors share their insights and observations on key drivers, exciting new products, trends, manufacturing momentum and a few persistent uncertainties.
Center for Model Policy Development brings unity to clean energy transition
The Solar and Storage Industries Institute launched the Center for Model Policy Development, a new effort to help harmonize state policymaking around barriers to clean energy deployment.
Lithium-ion battery fire in California energy storage facility
Homes and businesses within a quarter mile of the Valley Center Energy Storage Facility were evacuated and a shelter-in-place order was in effect for anyone a half mile from the site. Owner, Terra-Gen, issued a statement saying that the facility’s design systems are keeping the incident contained.
Sunrise brief: Solar giants bet big on U.S. manufacturing
Also on the rise: Redflow and Ameresco to deploy prototype microgrid at Stewart Air National Guard Base. Five new energy storage systems triples Enel’s footprint in Texas. And more.
Sunrise brief: Unraveling the IRA’s domestic content rules
Also on the rise: How long do residential solar batteries last? Sharp unveils all-black 420 W TOPCon solar panel with 21.51% efficiency. And more.
Strengthening the solar supply chain
From Covid disruptions to concerns about forced labor to volatile prices, the U.S. has been dealing with a myriad of supply chain disruptions. What we need now is certainty.
Longi solar modules made from OCI polysilicon clear U.S. Customs
An industry note from Roth Capital partners said the panels were released for entry to the U.S. market.
Sunrise brief: Big name speakers deliver powerful message of inclusion at RE+ 2023 opening
Also on the rise: Planes, trains, or automobiles: Which has the lowest carbon footprint? Storage, inverters, design tools and more at RE+ 2023. And more.
Big name speakers deliver powerful message of inclusion at RE+ 2023 opening
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, actor and former White House aide Kal Penn, and CNN’s Van Jones addressed the opening ceremony of RE+ yesterday. The high-profile speakers opened the event and delivered a rallying cry to the solar and energy storage industry to be more inclusive of disadvantaged communities and people of color as it undergoes a period of unprecedented expansion.
