Distributed solar and storage policy trends
Trends in U.S. solar policy as tracked by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
People on the move: RWE, Green Lantern Solar, GeoSolar Technologies, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
WoodMac predicts strong yet flat global PV growth through to 2032
Research firm says the solar industry has reached a new stage in its evolution and is predicting around 350 GW of global solar installations annually for the next eight years.
Training for community-based lenders focuses on climate finance
Virtual training program designed for mission-driven, community-based lenders that support clean energy by offering climate financing in low-income and underrepresented communities.
Solar installations can be haven for insects
Habitat-friendly solar could help protect insect populations and improve pollination in nearby agricultural fields.
Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future
A slew of funding programs are intended to advance electric vehicles and charging reliability, increase U.S.-made batteries, modernize the power grid and reduce the carbon footprint of federal buildings.
Sunrise brief: California unlikely to reach clean energy targets without rooftop solar
Also on the rise: Solar and storage accounts for one-third of transferable tax credit market in 2023. Zero-emissions mobile off-grid EV charging trailer. And more.
California unlikely to reach clean energy targets without rooftop solar
The state’s rooftop solar industry is rapidly shedding jobs and losing companies to bankruptcy due to adversarial policy changes. The California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA) offered some near-term policy changes to slow the bleeding and to address the cause of this crisis.
Zero-emissions mobile off-grid EV charging trailer
Pioneer Power Solutions announced the release of a lithium battery trailer for electric vehicle charging and disaster recovery.
How large-scale solar developers can tackle community opposition
A new Berkeley Lab study identifies the most prevalent community concerns around projects, as well as strategies for developers and others to improve those perceptions.
