Battery manufacturer to install massive 3.8 MW solar system at Pennsylvania HQ
The behind-the-meter project is set to be one of the largest C&I solar projects installed to date.
California rulemaking to cut solar net metering payments by 75%
A vote is expected mid-December on a rulemaking change that would severely dampen the value of new rooftop residential solar installations in the nation’s largest market.
Why the solar industry has a trust problem (and how to fix it)
By aligning industry measurement practices, we can create more trust among everyone involved in the solar installation journey.
DOE priorities for $3.8 billion in grants include distributed resource aggregations
Under a U.S. Department of Energy program to promote grid flexibility and resilience, distributed energy resource aggregation projects may seek to share in $1.1 billion in smart grid grants.
Spacing between PV cells effectively cools panels down, study finds
In a typical PV plant, where modules operate nearly 25°C above the ambient temperature, energy loss can reach 12%.
Guidance for solar tax credit prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
The Treasury Department released details today on how clean energy developers can receive full value of Investment Tax Credit by using a percentage of registered apprentices and paying prevailing wage.
People on the move: Highview Power, Pfister Energy, Ameresco and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: One of the largest solar-plus-storage facilities in Texas achieves operation
Also on the rise: Powin partners with SMA America for 2 GW supply agreement. Corporate solar doubles since 2019, displacing 20.4 million tons of carbon annually. And more.
The case for no anti-circumvention tariffs
The United States has several good reasons to hold off on new import tariffs: the Inflation Reduction Act, China’s high solar competency, U.S. prior commitments to grow its solar fleet, and the shift of solar manufacturing from China to new nations.
Watch: One of the largest solar facilities in Texas achieves operation
National Grid Renewables achieved commercial operations for the 275 MW solar, 125 MWh energy storage Noble Solar project.
