12 GW of utility-scale solar deployed in first half of 2024, doubling 2023
The Energy Information Administration reports that 20.2 GW of electricity generation capacity was deployed in the U.S. in the first half of 2024, with solar energy leading and energy storage also seeing significant deployments. Fossil fuel retirements exceeded new fossil constructions more than tenfold.
We must onshore the supply chain
With the introduction of the American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act earlier this month, senators are trying to close this work-around and put American manufacturing back on a level playing field.
U.S. solar car race success for two Canadian teams
Solar car teams from Canada outperformed in two categories of the latest Electrek American Solar Challenge.
U.S. module manufacturers seek “critical” retroactive tariffs
Led by First Solar and Hanwha Q Cells, U.S. solar module manufacturers have filed allegations with the Commerce Department, citing “critical circumstances” and suggesting increased module imports due to their previous lawsuit filings.
Most states with renewables targets are meeting them
Nearly all states with a renewable portfolio standard have met or nearly met their current standard. Four states have yet to meet their solar carve-out requirements.
Sunrise brief: Form Energy iron-air battery in Maine granted $147 million
Also on the rise: Sage Geosystems begins construction of 3 MW geothermal storage facility for ERCOT grid. What to look for in tracker monitoring technology. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Global solar module prices fall amid weak demand
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
What to look for in tracker monitoring technology
Software can boost production and mitigate risks
Form Energy iron-air battery in Maine granted $147 million
The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting Power Up New England with $389 million of federal funding. As part of the Power Up New England program, Form Energy is to deploy an 85 MW/8500 MWh multi-day battery system in Lincoln, Maine.
