Minnesota senate passes 100% clean energy standard
The first clean energy standard passed in the nation this year, the Minnesota bill mandates a transition to 100% carbon-free energy by 2040.
Utility-scale updates on Texas 36 GW five-year solar path
Texas is set to take over as the highest-capacity solar state in the U.S., much of which will be represented by large-scale projects like the ones featured in this update.
A tale of two headlines – nine solar patents upheld, two discarded
Both SunSpec and Tigo have suggested victory in a recently ruled patent case, though SunSpec showed some concern.
Window mini-split air conditioner company secures Series A funding
Gradient’s first generation heat pump heating and cooling system is available for preorder, and ships this summer.
Duke rooftop solar program sunsets, corporate solar rises
A popular five-year $62 million program in North Carolina to boost rooftop solar has ended, while a large customer renewable power contract program has been expanded to 4 GW.
Annual investment in low-carbon energy transition exceeds $1 trillion
Defying supply chain disruptions, and macroeconomic crises, global investment in low-carbon energy transition jumped 31% in 2022, drawing level with fossil fuels.
Solar development partnership supports Tribal communities and corporate ESG goals
Former Tesla project manager joins Seneca Solar to integrate the program management expertise of Seneca with AEDG’s growing portfolio.
Sunrise brief: Interest in solar apprenticeship expands in response to IRA
Also on the rise: 13 European PV equipment makers pitch their machines to U.S. PV manufacturers. EV batteries alone could satisfy short-term grid storage demand. And more.
Interest in solar apprenticeship expands in response to IRA
Apprenticeship programs across the country, such as Rethink Electrical Advanced Program in Illinois, are seeing record numbers of students who are learning the ins and outs of solar installation.
Duke deploys solar plus battery storage microgrid in Appalachia
The solar plus lithium-ion battery microgrid provides power to the Appalachian town during a black start, which during a power outage allows for a full repowering without the use of the local grid.
