Christmas Day forecast delivers solar surprises for some
Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, while much of the Americas will see cloudier weather than normal for the season, particularly in the eastern United States and parts of central Brazil, Europe’s solar outlook is split with high pressure over central regions bringing clearer skies to the Iberian Peninsula.
The top ten most-read solar stories of 2024
Before we power into the new year, recharge and look back on the year’s most popular stories among pv magazine USA readers.
Wisconsin steel factory powered by state’s largest behind-the-meter solar
SunVest completed the 19.5MW solar project at Charter Steel, also Wisconsin’s largest single energy user.
Rural electric co-ops receive $4.37 billion in clean energy funding
Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Empowering Rural America Program is available to rural electric cooperatives in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas.
NY utility approves battery storage project on shuttered nuclear site
Long Island Power Authority gives the nod to developer, enabling it to pursue final local approval for 79 MW and 50 MW facilities.
Sunrise brief: U.S. distributed generation solar panel prices decline on oversupply
Also on the rise: Sunrun fined for worker rooftop safety violation. DC Grid debuts off-grid DC solutions to address growing power demand. 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.
DOE finalizes $1.45 billion loan guarantee for Qcells’ Georgia solar plant
Qcells aims to reestablish critical parts of the U.S. solar supply chain by manufacturing ingots, wafers, cells, and finished solar modules.
DC Grid debuts off-grid DC solutions to address growing power demand
The newly launched Mountain View, California startup is betting its DC modules can help circumvent interconnection queues.
Sunrun fined for worker rooftop safety violation
Residential solar installer Sunrun was penalized for its failure to adhere to OSHA roof safety practices.
