Geothermal heat pumps help decarbonize energy use and more
Mass adoption of geothermal heat pumps can decarbonize buildings, thus reducing grid transmission needs, according to a report conducted by researchers Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Arizona Tribal community to cut irrigation canal water losses with solar canopy
Gila River Indian Community announced it has broken ground on a solar array that will cover a stretch of irrigation canal south of Phoenix.
U.S. utility’s sagging electricity line sparked 2022 wildfire, media reports
A sagging electricity line managed by major Californian utility Southern California Edison (SCE) is alleged to have caused a 2022 wildfire which led to two deaths, local media reports. An SCE spokesperson tells pv magazine the company cooperated with Californian authorities during its review of the blaze.
Sunrise brief: California rooftop solar policy struggles serve as warning to nation
Also on the rise: Shoals posts 48% year-over-year growth in record quarter. Strategies to deploying solar in underserved communities. And more.
Solar Decathlon announces 105 teams for 2024 Design Challenge
Representing 93 collegiate institutions, the teams will compete in designing high-performance, zero-energy buildings.
Major U.S. solar developer announces recycling plans
EDF Renewables North America signs on with Solarcycle to recycle damaged or broken solar panels.
Building not your average dream home: Finding an architect
The second in the series of building a sustainable dream home led the author on a search for the right architect and builder during which she ran into a few challenges.
California greenhouse to integrate clear-glass photovoltaics
ClearVue clear solar glass will be installed on System USA’s greenhouse, adding 82 kW of power.
Sunrise brief: TOPCon the likely choice of new U.S. solar manufacturers
Also on the rise: First Solar delivers on earnings, margins, falls short on revenue. U.S. has enough clean energy to power 65 million homes. And more.
DOE grant funds Iowa State University agrivoltaics study
A $1.8 million grant funds the research of co-locating farming and solar energy production.
