Perovskite solar cell achieves 24% efficiency, retains 87% of output after 100 days
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory made a breakthrough in high efficiency and stability for perovskite solar cells.
Sunrise brief: Energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining slows the march to 100% renewables
Also on the rise: California law would target 90% renewables and zero-carbon electricity by 2035. Residential solar to add 340,000 workers in five years, says U.S. installer survey. And more.
California law would target 90% renewable and zero-carbon electricity by 2035
The state would move from an existing 60% renewables target by 2030 to a 90% renewables and zero-carbon target by 2035, under legislation awaiting the governor’s signature.
Sunrise brief: Sunnova to develop solar and storage “micro-utility” in California
Also on the rise: Zinc8 to manufacture its first zinc-air batteries in the U.S. Ameresco and Inovateus Solar announced the completion of a 2.62 MW solar project on a brownfield site. And more.
Arevon secures $400 million for 6 GW solar and storage portfolio
The loan was provided by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and KeyBank N.A.
Sunnova to develop solar and storage “micro-utility” in California
The system allows ratepayers to share excess clean power and be islanded from the conventional grid. What are the benefits of sharing storage capacity?
Sunrise brief: Sungrow mulling new inverter factory outside of China
Also on the rise: US startup unveils plug-and-play solid-state battery for residential applications. California lawmakers pass equitable community solar bill. And more.
California lawmakers pass equitable community solar bill
AB 2316 gives renters access to clean energy and lowered bills and ensures at least 51% of customers are low-income.
Sunrise brief: First Solar to expand U.S. solar manufacturing by 4.4 GW
Also on the rise: Polysilicon price relief in 2023 as industry scales to 500 GW capacity. SolarEdge investigated for alleged patent violation. And more.
California Energy Commission awards grant for low-income multifamily solar and storage project
The CEC awarded Yotta Energy $1.23 million to install the project for the 11-story multifamily housing complex.
