Sunrise brief: Massachusetts lawmakers urged to adopt “million solar roofs” equivalent
Also on the rise: DOE announces $366 million for energy projects in rural and remote communities. Anza expands back-end visibility for solar module procurement. And more.
Anza expands back-end visibility for solar module procurement
The platform has added granular insights into technical, commercial, supply-chain, and risk-related aspects of equipment procurement.
Massachusetts lawmakers urged to adopt “million solar roofs” equivalent
In California, Governor Schwarzenegger’s million solar roofs initiative spurred the nation’s largest small-scale solar market. Environment America created a petition to support a 10 GW buildout of solar in Massachusetts to preserve its forests and other lands.
NREL finds 100% renewable scenario improves LA air quality and health
NREL modeled that LA and surround counties could save over $4 billion from improved health outcomes. The most significant reductions in emissions resulted from electrification and infrastructural changes to the non-power sector, such as transportation and buildings.
All floating PV technologies at a glance
An international research team has produced a comprehensive overview of more than 300 works of published literature on floating PV, spanning 2013 to 2022. The scientists laid out the benefits and challenges of the technology and pointed to gaps that should be filled with future studies.
Hope at the end of solar supply turbulence
Growing demand for solar products is colliding with the hesitant shipment strategies of manufacturers, according to pvXchange’s Martin Schachinger.
DOE announces $366 million for energy projects in rural and remote communities
The funding will support solar, energy storage and other clean energy deployment across 20 states and 30 tribal nations.
Meyer Burger to shut down plant in Germany and pivot to the U.S.
Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger will seek shareholder approval for a rights issue of as much as $284 million to finance the completion of its U.S. manufacturing facilities in Colorado and Arizona.
Energy Vault begins building first-of-its-kind green hydrogen storage project
The 293 MWh green hydrogen and battery storage facility is being built in utility Pacific Gas & Electric’s service territory in Northern California.
Sunrise brief: First Solar could have $5 billion impact on U.S. economy by 2026
Also on the rise: Arizona approves “discriminatory” charge on rooftop solar customers. California needs 10 GW of solar deployment in five years, 57.5 GW by 2045. And more.
