Solar and home battery program will aggregate 35 MWh this year
ES Solar and sonnen are leading the expansion of Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart Battery Program across Utah and Idaho.
Ten Ohio counties have banned large scale wind and solar
After implementing SB 52 last fall, ten rural Ohio jurisdictions have banned large “single interconnection” wind or solar facilities in unincorporated areas.
California extends solar property tax exemption, Missouri does not
A property tax exemption brings some sense of stability to California solar owners, whereas the repeal of a 2013 ruling creates an obstacle to clean energy adoption in Missouri.
People on The Move: NRG Energy, Dynamics Energy, Qcells, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: A big boost to wind and solar is coming, but be patient…
Also on the rise: Global study finds over half of consumers want net-zero homes. Clean energy group asks FERC to re-do TVA plan that would replace coal with gas. And more.
Panasonic launches new warranty package for solar and battery storage
The company now offers a 25-year warranty for its panels and 10 years for its energy storage system.
Cubical luminescent solar concentrator devices in urban environments
An international group of researchers has developed a cubical luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) PV device that can be assembled in mosaic configurations for applications in urban environments. The best-performing device achieved a power conversion efficiency of 11.6%.
Global study finds over half of consumers want net-zero homes
Schneider Electric’s global survey of customers also found 72% of consumers consider reducing carbon footprint a personal priority.
A big boost to wind and solar is coming. Be patient, says Rystad
While the recently signed IRA is expected to add 155 GW of additional utility scale capacity, it will take time to gear up as both wind and solar have industry dynamics to manage.
Bubble Wrap manufacturer invests in solar
Company expects to save $1 million a year on electricity costs from $9 million solar installation.
