Sunrise brief: Where does solar stand in Trump’s ‘all the above’ energy policy?
Also on the rise: Clean hydrogen set for commercial liftoff by 2030. $50 billion solar land boom in Texas. And more.
There will be sun: Texas’ $50 billion solar land boom
A study backed by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and others said solar, batteries, and wind is expected to contribute over $20 billion in tax revenue and nearly $30 billion in payments to landowners.
Actionable insights to safeguard solar projects from hail damage
The second article in a two-part series from VDE Americas looks at hail risk mitigation measures that continue advancing through improved materials, prediction capabilities and refined stow strategies.
Where does solar stand in Trump’s ‘all the above’ energy policy?
Wind and EVs have come under the crosshairs for the Trump Administration, while solar has been relatively unscathed – so far.
Google-supported solar projects more than double Oklahoma solar capacity
Five planned solar facilities will add 700 MW of capacity to a state that currently has only 376 MW of solar installed.
PV module prices at crossroads
Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, said PV module prices will depend on national and international demand trends in the coming months, with outcomes ranging from increases to stagnation or further declines. Almost anything is possible, but nothing is certain.
People on the move: Peak Energy, American Clean Power, Palmetto and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Indiana utility favors managed EV charging once 5% of customers have EV chargers
Utility AES Indiana and software provider Camus said in a study that the utility can best reduce costs by preparing now to launch managed EV charging by early 2029, when it projects 5% of its customers will have installed EV chargers.
Clean hydrogen set for commercial liftoff by 2030
Department of Energy report says planned project capacity increased 26% in 2024.
Sunrise brief: Trump orders pause to IRA funding
Also on the rise: Palmetto secures $1.2 billion for residential solar financing. BLM seeks public input for Idaho renewable energy and storage projects on 3,800 acres. And more.
