TVA completes 150 MW solar project for Meta
The 150 MW Elora Solar project was developed by NextEra Energy Resources and will power operations at Meta’s datacenter hub in northwest Huntsville, Tennessee.
New record for solar cell efficiency – 39.5% – built upon quantum wells
Using highly specialized materials that capture electrons in quantum wells, NREL set a new solar cell efficiency record.
Enphase Energy microinverter receives first UL interconnection certification
The Enphase IQ8 Microinverter system certified to the new North American safety and grid interconnection standards for connecting solar inverters, energy storage systems, and distributed energy resources to the grid.
In a big win for solar, Arkansas judge upholds full rate net-metering and denies a grid fee
In the Land of Opportunity, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled in favor of solar companies by upholding net metering compensation and simplified approval process for small systems.
Museum to spread solar energy savings to local nonprofits
The Discovery Museum in Acton, Massachusetts installed an oversized solar parking canopy, which will deliver 50% of its generation to the museum, and 50% will be sold to local nonprofits at a discount.
Renewable energy and storage advocate, Glick, nominated for another FERC term
President Biden’s nomination of the chairman, popular among renewable energy advocates, comes as the commission looks to finalize major reforms to its electric regional transmission planning and cost allocation requirements.
Sunrise brief: Solar jobs–80,000 trained in the last three decades, and that should double in next three years
Also on the rise: Low-income rooftop solar loans in New England. Bifacial solar modules shine in the snow. No cost solar-plus-storage for residents and businesses in Washington D.C. area. And more.
Low-income rooftop solar loan program launched in New England
Massachusetts and Rhode Island low-income families that do not qualify for traditional loans will have an option made available through a partnership by the Capital Good Fund and installers Cotuit Solar and Got Sun Go Solar.
No cost solar-plus-storage planned for residents and businesses in Washington D.C. area
Electriq Power and SEDC Solar are partnering on a program that will provide solar and battery storage systems, complete with maintenance to LMI residents, small businesses, and churches in the Washington D.C. area at no cost to the user.
Solar jobs: 80,000 trained in the last three decades, over the next three years… double that
Elizabeth Sanderson, executive director of Solar Energy International, joined pv magazine to discuss solar job training, the ongoing Commerce investigation, and the growth of the industry.
