50 states of solar policy moves, Q2 2024
Q2 2024 saw 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico take a total of 182 distributed solar policy actions.
Elastocalorics could replace heat pumps, air conditioning systems
Elastocalorics have the potential to replace current air conditioning and heating systems, offering significant energy savings when paired with technologies such as photovoltaics.
All indoor PV technologies at a glance
A review of indoor PV cell technologies by an international research team delves into recent progress, characterization, and design strategies used to develop highly efficient cells. The study presents 250 commercial and laboratory devices, as well as applications and performance reporting.
People on the move: Swift Current Energy, Lightsource bp, WTS Energy, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Solar nears 9% of U.S. total electric generation capacity
Also on the rise: Aurora adds automated permitting to its toolbox with acquisition of Lyra. Solar electricity “a good idea” for 83% of poll respondents. And more.
Solar nears 9% of U.S. total electric generation capacity
The monthly energy infrastructure update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows solar accounted for nearly 80% of capacity additions in May, continuing its dominance of new-build generation.
Solar electricity “a good idea” for 83% of poll respondents
Support for solar electricity has declined by 8% since 2013, according to a recent RFF poll.
Trial by fire: Inside Sungrow’s thermal event testing
Sungrow says the industry needs to do more to increase public confidence in lithium-ion battery storage.
Mission Solar introduces modules for C&I and utility-scale
The residential solar panel manufacturer introduced large format bifacial solar modules for larger projects.
With acquisition of Lyra, Aurora adds automated permitting to its toolbox
Lyra provides permit packaging software that automates permit-ready solar designs.
