Zeitview raises $60 million in funding to further advance AI-powered infrastructure inspections
Zeitview says it doubled its growth to more than 200,000 assets inspected across 80 countries in 2024, serving the solar industry in procurement and construction stages through operation and maintenance.
Successful solar companies sell more than solar
The move toward electrifying everything is a business opportunity, and many residential solar companies have been creative in adding solar to places other than home rooftops.
New Jersey bills proposed to expedite rooftop solar permitting
Local permit delays are estimated to lead to the cancellation of 22% of New Jersey rooftop solar projects.
Oklahoma’s solar capacity grows with operation of 100 MW project
Savion’s Kiowa County Solar Project will add 100 MW capacity to a state that ranks 41st in terms of total installed capacity.
Fortress Power introduces 9.6 kWh stackable home battery
The battery stacks up to three units for 28.8 kWh and is rated for 8000 cycles at a 70% depth-of-discharge.
Nearly 50 GW of new renewable capacity installed in 2024 ‘shatters records’
A report from American Clean Power Association says the U.S. saw “a remarkable 33% increase over the previous record of 37 GW set in 2023.”
RFI alert: Partners sought for 107 MW of community solar projects
Groundswell seeks project developers, solar installers, O&M providers and others to partner on 200 kW to 500 MW community solar installations through its Southeast Rural Power program.
Repeal of energy tax credits would drive inflated electricity bills
Repeal of two tax credits would raise residential customer bills 7% across the country, and even more for businesses, said a report from NERA Economic Consulting.
A trio of manufacturers announce the first all ‘Made in America’ silicon solar module
Corning, Suniva and Heliene combine strengths to produce what will be the first solar module with polysilicon, wafers and cells made in the United States.
Tesla lands tax abatement for Texas Megapack factory
County officials have approved a tax abatement for Tesla to build a manufacturing facility for its utility-scale battery energy storage product, Megapack, in the Lone Star State. The final approval is conditional on an agreement with city authorities.
