Sunrise brief: California Supreme Court to review rooftop solar net metering
Also on the rise: Renewables and storage interconnection backlog grew about 30% last year. California’s electricity multi-crisis can be aided by virtual power plants. And more.
New Jersey farm studies agrivoltaics with vertically mounted solar
Rutgers reports that the vertical system fits well with the aim of the project, which is to study the benefits of agrivoltaics where there is a large energy demand and limited space.
Sunrise brief: IRS releases updated guidance on energy communities
Also on the rise: Duke Energy Progress seeks approval for 76 MW solar project in South Carolina. DOE releases funds to streamline siting and permitting for renewables. And more.
Polar Racking fixed-tilt mount supports 38 MW solar project in Canada
Concord Green Energy selected the mounting provider for its fixed-tilt solar mounts.
Maryland community solar install to take just nine weeks due to unique mounting
Using Erthos mounting system, which places panels directly on the land with no racking or trackers, the project is expected to be installed rapidly and save on land use.
On the floor at RE+ NE 2024: Concrete racking, no caulk needed, basketball, and more
RE+ Northeast 2024 showcased a plethora of solar innovations and industry advancements, from concrete ballast racking systems to cutting-edge battery technology, as 3,500 industry professionals gathered in Boston despite the cold weather.
Large-format solar modules and legacy assumptions
While most large-format modules are lab tested for certification, the lab is not the real world. The field loading applied to a solar module depends on the structure on which it is mounted and the terrain of the project.
EPCs and solar developers share top 5 concerns and opportunities
Leveraging partnerships can help overcome challenges such as supply chain and price volatility as well as embracing opportunities such as meeting domestic content requirements.
Agrivoltaics can help meet growing needs of the Lone Star State
As the economy and population in Texas grows, so does its demand for electricity as well as sustainable food production. Texas A&M researchers collaborated on a study that finds that agrivoltaics offers the potential to enhance the efficiency of both.
Vertical agrivoltaic plant to be constructed in Vermont
Vertical solar plants with bifacial modules can absorb more energy than other tilted models and are finding agricultural application around the world.
