Tampa Electric doubles its solar-powered homes goal
The utility plans to power the equivalent of 200,000 homes with solar energy by 2023, and retire a coal plant 18 years ahead of schedule.
Why module cleaning makes all the difference
The regular cleaning of solar modules results is optimized power output and protects installations against costly failures. There are multiple approaches to module cleaning, both low-and-high tech. Pol Duthoit from SolarCleano sets out the need and the options.
SEIA expands its executive team as advocacy work accelerates
The senior-level changes are aimed at supporting the industry organization’s goal of having solar reach 20% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Xcel fined $1M over solar interconnection complaints
Also on the rise: Sungrow supplies battery energy storage system to Texas project, and MIT researchers lay out a path for higher rates of EV adoption.
Canadian REA forecasts ‘bright’ future despite challenging 2020
The trade group revealed the country’s solar, wind, and energy storage stats and explained why it’s optimistic about the year ahead.
Former Houston landfill set to become the country’s largest urban solar project
The 50 MW Sunnyside solar project is set to be constructed on 240 acres of former landfill land just outside of downtown Houston.
Navisun acquires 4.5 MW community solar project
The Linden Hawk Rise Solar Project is part of New Jersey’s community solar pilot program, and is expected to be completed later this year.
pv magazine Award: The Winners
Across seven categories, pv magazine’s award winners for 2020 demonstrate high levels of technical expertise, creativity, mass production capabilities, and real market impact from PV and power electronics companies big and small.
Hawaiian Electric takes an ‘install first, approve later’ approach to residential solar
The utility has launched a new program, Quick Connect, aimed at accelerating the process for turning on new residential solar systems.
Sunrise brief: Solar is cheapest based on price alone, Wood Mac reports
Also on the rise: Freedom Forever extends its Sunrun ties, and this EV battery may offer a 250-mile range, a 10-minute charge, and 0-60 in 3 seconds.
