Sunrise brief: Duke Energy carbon plan sells ratepayers short
Also on the rise: Mexico could reach its goal of 35% clean electricity by 2024. Trina Solar’s new 6.5 GW Vietnam wafer plant to exclusively supply U.S. market. And more.
Duke Energy carbon plan sells ratepayers short
By unreasonably limiting Duke’s near-term procurement of clean, low-cost solar resources, the Commission’s order will increase costs for ratepayers and delay reductions in Duke’s carbon emissions.
Seattle surpasses 1,000 heat pump rebates as the city curbs emissions
Urban residents are eligible to receive rebates of up to 3,500 for switching from oil to electric heat pumps.
NREL study shows how Mexico could reach its goal of 35% clean electricity by 2024
A study funded by the U.S. State Department models doubling solar capacity in Mexico by 2024.
Sunrise brief: Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
Also on the rise: JA solar to manufacture modules in Arizona. A stop in Texas on the pv magazine 50 states of solar incentives series. And more.
50 states of solar incentives: Texas
Texas is a cornerstone market for the U.S. solar industry, with a nation-leading 36 GW expected to be installed over the next five years.
How the IRA persuaded a Jordanian solar firm to invest in the U.S.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) opened a new door for solar manufacturers, as one of the executives behind a Philadelphia Solar to bring PV production to the U.S. explains.
Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
The company plans to manufacture 3.3 GW of solar ingots, wafers, cells, and finished modules in new Georgia facility, creating 2,500 clean energy jobs.
Oregon utility accelerates grid modernization with wireless networking
Portland General Electric plans to roll out wireless network coverage over the next five years, intended to improve grid reliability and support the integration of clean technologies.
Sunrise brief: pv magazine Award 2022 winners
Also on the rise: Capitalizing on the Inflation Reduction Act. Federal agencies receive updated climate guidance report. And more.
