Clean energy employment on the rise
The Department of Energy’s 2023 U.S. Energy and Employment Report shows that 40% of new energy jobs are in clean, renewable energy, with solar leading the way.
Energy storage production not keeping pace with global demand
A survey by Jabil and SIS International Research found that 88% of respondents are struggling to scale up production of energy storage systems to keep pace with heightened demand in the energy transition.
Solar module recycling facility coming to Coachella Valley, California
Upon opening, Mycrogrid Materials Recycling will be among the first solar recycling facility in the U.S. developed by a solar installation company, which is also expected to be its largest contributor of end-of-life modules.
Lunar releases residential energy storage cabinet system
The company offers a battery, hybrid inverter, shutdown devices, and more.
Virtual power plants roll out across the U.S.
Virtual power plants (VPPs) coordinate distributed resources and demand for a more resilient, cost-effective energy transition. And they are gaining traction in the United States.
Solar-plus-storage microgrids minimize power shutoffs during wildfires
A study conducted by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that microgrids with solar-plus-storage systems can keep the average levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and annual public safety power shutoffs below 30 cents per kWh and 2 to 3% of annual energy demand, respectively.
Sunrise brief: 50 states solar incentives–California
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar announces 5 GW Texas module factory. $7 billion in EPA grants to advance low-income residential and community solar. And more.
50 states solar incentives: California
California has long been the leader in solar adoption, investing over $90 billion in the technology to date.
Sunrise brief: Direct pay, transferability guidance released for clean energy tax credits
Also on the rise: SolarEdge to integrate Vaillant, Samsung heat pumps with residential PV. Solar-plus-storage microgrids to replace diesel generators in Mojave water conservation project. And more.
Solar-plus-storage microgrids to replace diesel generators in Mojave water conservation project
Scale Microgrid will outfit 25 to 30 water wells each with a 1.12 MW ground-mounted solar array paired with a 634 kW / 2.66 MWh battery system, and 380 kW low-emissions combined heat and power generation system.
