How to trump the flow battery doubters
While some clean energy executives are worried over the new U.S. administration and its stance on the energy transition, others have been talking up the fossil fuel industry-friendly aspects of flow batteries that may be needed to power a boom in artificial intelligence-focused data centers.
Examining the definition of agrivoltaics
An expansive definition of agricultural dual-use must not exclude ecosystem benefits.
New York Power Authority acquires its first fully owned solar project
The New York Renewable Energy Development Holdings Corporation will construct and operate the 20 MW Somers Solar project in Fort Edward, New York.
Solar adds record 452 GW to global renewables capacity in 2024
Global renewables capacity grew by a record 585 GW in 2024, with solar accounting for 452 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind together made up 96.6% of the increase.
In case you missed it: Six 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.
Why rooftop solar?
California solar homeowner believes the main importance of rooftop solar is that electricity is produced where it is consumed, but it offers several additional advantages.
Meta’s data centers to procure energy from 321 MW solar project in Texas
Avangrid’s newest and largest solar project will help support Meta’s energy demands for one of its many data centers.
Thin-film solar patents, manufacturing equipment listed for sale
A cancelled factory led to the sale. The solar cells produced by the equipment are “game-changing tech at liquidation values,” said the seller.
What NABCEP certification means to solar installers
As many as 18,000 solar employees have received one NABCEP’s many certifications, from PV Associate to PV Installation Professional, as well as special certificates for sales, design, service, inspection, and energy storage.
Nine solar-plus-storage community microgrids planned for California
PG&E will award up to $43 million through the Microgrid Incentive Program to develop clean energy projects in northern and central California.
