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RETC releases 2022 Module Index Report

In addition to outlining the performances of leading solar modules in a range of tests designed to replicate the stresses modules experience in the field, the 2022 PV Module Index report also looks forward at emerging trends in the industry and upcoming technical standard changes.

California ruling simplifies grid connection process for distributed solar and storage

A groundbreaking rule by the California Public Utilities Commission will streamline the interconnection process for distributed energy resources.

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Single axis trackers on a commercial rooftop increase generation 37%

Alion Energy trackers thread the ROI needle with productivity gains from white roofs and bifacial modules, while design aggressively maximizes module count

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Longi’s heterojunction solar cell hits 26.5%

Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin has confirmed that Longi’s new heterojunction solar cell has achieved a power conversion efficiency of 26.5% – an improvement of 1.1%.

Sunrise brief: Senator Schumer–Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation

Also on the rise: Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and colleagues questioned the emergency declaration. First Solar lands order from National Grid for 2 GW of solar modules. And more.

North Carolina court bars HOAs from banning rooftop solar

The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled to protect homeowners’ right to install rooftop solar, reversing an earlier Court of Appeals decision.

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Constellation, Bank of America agree to 160 MW solar supply deal

The agreement is expected to cover 17% of Bank of America’s global annual energy consumption and marks the latest in a flurry of supply deals for the 1.3 GW Mammoth Solar project.

Senator Schumer: Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation 

Passing the climate and clean energy jobs provisions of Build Back Better is our best chance to achieve the necessary reductions and avert climate disaster; we simply cannot wait any longer.

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Georgia solar project activated; 650,000 panels and batteries included

A 195.5 MW solar, 40MW/80MWh energy storage project developed by RWE Renewables has reached commercial operations.

SEPA seeks nominations for 2022 Utility Transformation Awards

Entries must fit within the criteria of innovation, collaboration, and replicability and are due by July 22.

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