New York

Researchers have found that crack percentages of up to 11% have a very limited impact on solar cell performance. They also ascertained that hotspots are likely to arise when the crack percentage is in the range of 11 to 34%.

Also on the rise: No resting on laurels, New York seeks to improve upon successful solar programs. Shipping costs remain key challenge for solar sector. And more.

NYSERDA has launched a Request for Information to gain stakeholder feedback on refinements to the state’s Large Scale Renewables procurement and Clean Energy Standard programs.

Also on the rise: Battery storage use more than tripled in the US in 2021. One-third of global PV manufacturing capacity is at medium or high risk of bankruptcy, IEA says. And more.

The 6.8 MW portfolio is comprised of nine different project locations, including an innovative installation on one of the city’s capped landfills.

Also on the rise: California moves a step closer to opt-in dynamic pricing to help balance renewables. Community solar leader New York State gets another 25.4 MW across five projects.  And more.

Amp Energy, Castillo Engineering and CS Energy partner on the five projects, which are all using bifacial solar modules and fixed-tilt racking.

Also on the rise: Utility Dominion Energy Virginia enters rooftop solar space. New “on demand” rooftop solar investing platform. And more.

The award comes as a part of NYSERDA’s fifth annual Renewable Energy Standard request for proposals, which aims to add more than 2 GW of clean energy projects to the state’s grid.

Ranging from as little as one panel to a whole rooftop’s worth, Legends Rooftop is an online tool that enables investors to purchase off-site rooftop solar panels as a financial investment.