Sunrise brief: Maine residents vote against creating new utility
Also on the rise: U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024. China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026. And more.
China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026
A Wood Mackenzie report forecasts that China will hold more than 80% of poly, wafer, cell and module manufacturing capacity for the next three years.
Sunrise brief: Utility-scale solar costs to rise, residential solar costs to decline
Also on the rise: Major U.S. solar developer announces recycling plans. Bluetti introduces new modular residential battery system. And more.
Michigan on the cusp of its clean energy future
Clean Energy Future Plan will make Michigan a leader in clean energy, boost economy, create jobs and lower electric bills for residents.
Sunrise brief: Solar module prices dive to record low
Also on the rise: Most states are doing a less than stellar job at deploying microgrids. California Six Flags to install 12 MW solar carport. And more.
Most states are doing a less than stellar job at deploying microgrids
A recent report by Think Microgrid recommends that legislators or utilities develop a microgrid roadmap to guide the coordinated efforts between utility commissions, energy offices, and stakeholders.
Longroad Energy starts construction on 377 MW Arizona solar project
Sun Streams 4 is the company’s largest project to date. The facility is expected to ease grid congestion during peak hours and stimulate over $100 million into Arizona’s economy.
H2B2’s California facility to produce up to three tons of green hydrogen per day
The SoHyCal project is located in Fresno and is currently fully operational in its first phase.
TOPCon the likely choice of new U.S. solar manufacturers
At the pv magazine RoundtablesUS 2023, four experts weighed in on PV module choices now and into the future, with TOPCon in the spotlight but perovskite and tandem HJT on the not-too-distant horizon.
Sunrise brief: How the IRA is changing the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape
Also on the rise: Sunlight Financial files bankruptcy, acquired by industry consortium. California is curtailing more solar power than ever before. And more.
