Panasonic says it will exit solar manufacturing
The Japanese brand plans to shutter its Malaysian factory, liquidate its Panasonic Solar Energy Malaysia subsidiary, and lay off staff by March 2022.
Sunrise brief: Net zero carbon for less than the cost of a cup of Joe? Here’s how
Also on the rise: EDF Renewables brings two solar projects online, one with storage; and solar investor Magic Johnson teams up with Allstate.
Product roundup: FTC Solar, AutoGrid, Enphase, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
Boosting bifacial panel efficiency with albedo ground covers: Field test results
Tests by 7X Energy show that ground cover material showed promise, but projects will likely still need to prove the long-term durability, degradation rates, and validation of installation labor and O&M.
Solar groups sue Wisconsin regulators over fixed charge fees
Alleging that the fixed charge fees unfairly discriminate, Sierra Club and Vote Solar filed a lawsuit against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Delaware legislature approves boost to renewable portfolio standard
The bill’s sponsors say that Delaware is on track to meet its existing RPS goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. Environmental advocates are pressing for more.
Massachusetts lawmakers re-pass vetoed climate bill
After the governor “reluctantly” vetoed the bill, lawmakers vowed to immediately refile and again pass the sweeping legislation.
Sunrise brief: GM goes all in on carbon neutrality, EV transition
Also on the rise: BESS blackstart capability for a major California power station, and Lightsource pb signs a VPPA for a big solar facility in Indiana
Grocery chain Big Y adds community solar to its shopping cart
Under an agreement with Boston-based Nexamp, Big Y is subscribing to 19 solar projects across Massachusetts.
Top 10 distributed solar policy trends of 2020
The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center tracked policy actions and highlights in a report key trends.
