November high pressure delivers high irradiance in the Northeast U.S., clouds in the Gulf
In a weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that North America in November experienced a divide in irradiance patterns across the continent.
Geothermal heat pumps help decarbonize energy use and more
Mass adoption of geothermal heat pumps can decarbonize buildings, thus reducing grid transmission needs, according to a report conducted by researchers Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Sunrise brief: U.S. adds 33 GW of solar in 2023
Also on the rise: 2024 will be a year of recovery for residential solar, says Enphase co-founder. Largest solar installation in Mississippi begins operations. And more.
Enphase co-founder: “2024 will be a year of recovery for residential solar”
Raghu Belur, co-founder and chief products officer of Enphase joined pv magazine USA to provide an outlook for 2024.
Solar levelized cost of electricity is 29% lower than any fossil fuel alternative
A report from Ernst & Young shows that despite inflationary pressures, solar remains the cheapest source of new-build electricity.
Largest solar installation in Mississippi begins operations
The 135 MWdc Delta’s Edge solar farm will provide clean energy to over 14,000 homes in the state.
Agrivoltaics may increase forage quality in semi-arid regions
New research from the United States showed agrivoltaic plants on grassland may not only maintain grass productivity but also increase forage quality. The scientists took their measurements at the Jack’s Solar Garden (JSG), an elevated, south-oriented agrivoltaic research facility using single-axis-tracking systems near Longmont, Colorado.
Lithos approach to scaling battery systems for the non-commercial automotive sector
Lithos low and high-voltage battery systems are working toward reducing the clean energy gap in the non-commercial automotive sector.
After a banner year, U.S. solar industry back on roller coaster through 2026
Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie report estimates that 33 GW of solar was added in 2023. Despite economic challenges in the near future, solar is expected to be the largest source of generating capacity by 2050.
Community collaboration for solar success is key to minimizing opposition
Affirmative arguments for how solar energy will offer tangible benefits like improving the local economy, providing landowners with a steady source of revenue through long-term rent payments, and lowering electricity bills can cultivate a good working relationship between the developer, landowner, and community.
