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How to become a solar installer

The solar industry is booming, and so is the demand for skilled workers. Over 263,000 people are already employed in solar across the U.S., but the industry needs to reach more than a million by the end of the decade.

Sunrise brief: Expanding U.S. solar manufacturing leadership

Also on the rise: Solar-electric vehicle requires no charging for daily use. Avina breaks ground on ‘green hydrogen’ facility in Southern California. And more.

Expanding U.S. solar manufacturing leadership

In the keynote speech on Day Three of pv magazine Week, John Smirnow discussed the Inflation Reduction Act as industrial policy and how the U.S. has the opportunity to be a true leader in solar manufacturing.

EDF Renewables clinches PPA for 250 MW/1000 MWh battery project in Arizona

A 250 MW battery with 4-hour duration will supply energy storage services to the Arizona Public Service utility company.

Government releases bottom-up solar pricing tool

The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest solar cost model shows that residential solar prices are up, commercial solar is getting cheaper and utility-scale pricing remains flat. The addition of batteries increases costs by $1.75/W for residential projects and $0.75/W for larger installations.

Solar-electric vehicle requires no charging for daily use

California-based solar electric vehicle maker Aptera Motors demonstrated its first production-intent design vehicle. It said the vehicle will offer up to 40 miles of range daily from its onboard solar cells.

Schneider Electric introduces portable solar power station

The OffGrid portable power station provides power for outdoor adventures as well as in hurricane-ravaged areas.

Concentrated solar power, a much cheaper solution than batteries for energy storage

By offering cheap energy storage, concentrating solar power has a huge potential. However, it requires international standards to become a competitive market proposition.

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Avina breaks ground on ‘green hydrogen’ facility in Southern California

Plant will supply hydrogen fuel through electrolysis for trucks serving port of Long Beach.

Sunrise brief: Grandpa’s grid is not built to supply consumers what they need

Also on the rise: Utility-scale solar additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023. Primergy closes $225 million in financing for solar-plus-storage portfolio. And more.

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