Strong state solar policies boost adoption of distributed energy
Of the 29 GW of solar installed in the U.S. in 2023, 31% was distributed solar, according to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar exceeds five million installations
Also on the rise: Push back on net billing. The U.S. multi-pronged approach to onshoring solar manufacturing. And more.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Researchers demonstrate 25%-efficient perovskite-cadmium tandem solar cell
University of Toledo researchers say the cell has a top perovskite cell with a transparent back contact made of indium zinc oxide and a commercially established cadmium telluride bottom device. They claim the champion tandem cell has the potential to reach a 30% efficiency.
‘We must push back on net billing’
With California’s NEM 3.0 legislation having gutted panel sales and Arizona heading a bevy of other US states preparing to reduce solar-export payments, it’s time the United States solar industry stepped up, for ourselves as well as our customers.
U.S. solar exceeds five million installations
Over half of all U.S. solar installations have come online since the start of 2020 and over 25% have come online since the Inflation Reduction Act became law.
Sunrise brief: FERC transmission rule to shore up the nation’s power grid
Also on the rise: Two approaches to save net metering in Puerto Rico. Solar powered electric truck stop opens in California. And more.
Solar powered electric truck stop opens in California
WattEV’s 5.7 MW solar-powered truck stop, with demand charge management driven by solar-;plus-storage, has begun operations in Bakersfield, California.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: California did what?
Also on the rise: Longi announces 27.30% efficiency for heterojunction back contact solar cell. Heliene inks supply agreement with UGE for U.S.-made solar modules. And more.
