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.
Solar trade group sets standards for ethical solar practices
The Solar Energy Industries Association seeks public comment on two standards that are designed to ensure transparent, ethical solar sales practices and to raise the bar for safety and durability of rooftop solar and storage installations.
Utility-scale agrivoltaic installation in Ohio is now operational
Savion developed the 180 MW solar power plant located in Madison County, one of the first operating utility-scale solar sites to integrate soybeans, alfalfa and forage crop production within the array.
