Washington State solar recycling mandate
With the state’s new recycling policy set to take effect in six months, Washington’s solar industry is grappling with its implications.
Churches become solar-plus-storage resilience hubs in Louisiana
To help save lives when a hurricane strikes, churches in Louisiana are installing solar-plus-storage so they may provide essential services during a power outage.
Sunrise brief: How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
Also on the rise: Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State. Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway. And more.
How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
The average cost of an 11 kW rooftop solar installation after federal tax credits is $20,552, said marketplace operator EnergySage. What will your utility-provided electricity cost over the next 25 years?
Global clean energy investment surpassed $2 trillion in 2024
Investment was more than double of 2020 totals, said a report from BloombergNEF. The U.S. led in Energy transition debt issuances, which grew its investments 5% year-over-year to $206 billion.
Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway
Anthro Energy’s phase-change electrolytes reduce battery fire risk and can double cycle life.
Guidelines for registered solar apprenticeship programs approved by Department of Labor
The newly approved Guidelines align Department of Labor-approved occupations with the needs of solar employers and provide a template that companies, educational institutions, associations, and labor unions can use to create high-quality apprenticeship programs.
UL Solutions expands testing for heat pumps
UL Solutions says it will expand heat pump testing at its facilities in Texas and Italy to meet rising demand in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.
National Grid Renewables breaks ground on 117 MW solar project in Ohio
The Sycamore Creek Solar project will deliver clean energy to the PJM grid when complete.
Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State
A recent study by the University of Washington found expanding community solar access in Washington State could deliver substantial economic benefits, including nearly $2 billion in economic output and thousands of new jobs.
