U.S. sees a 22% drop in land available for solar sites
Available land in the U.S. for renewable energy sites is continuing to shrink, found a new report by Paces, a renewable-energy project-planning software developer.
Michigan townships challenge state’s solar control
A lawsuit alleges that Michigan’s takeover of zoning authority for large-scale solar and wind projects violates the state’s rulemaking process.
Fortescue launches battery pack manufacturing plant in Detroit
Australian mining and green energy major Fortescue plans to launch its manufacturing efforts in the United States by producing a high-voltage battery pack with up to 34 kWh capacity built around the company’s scalable battery module technology.
Sunrise brief: Solar generation up 26%, but electricity demand outpaces growth
Also on the rise: First Solar opens $1.1 billion solar factory in Alabama. Solar levelized cost of electricity 56% lower than lowest-cost fossil fuels. And more.
DTE Energy breaks ground on first phase of 800 MW solar project portfolio
The Michigan utility commenced construction on three projects that are funded through its MIGreenPower program.
Shuttered coal plants to provide solar energy, recreation and wildlife protection
Groups in Michigan partner with utility to reclaim wetlands in 85 MW solar plan.
Students from University of Michigan win solar car race
The eight-day Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024 created three new champion solar car teams with the student-run University of Michigan team coming in first, followed by Canada’s École de technologie supérieure and the Illinois State University solar car team.
In case you missed it: Five big solar news stories this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: Tesla battery deployment up 157%; Megapack pricing down 44%
Also on the rise: Lithium-ion battery fire safety starts with the manufacturer. Michigan legislation bars homeowners associations from banning solar. And more.
