U.S. clean energy installations grow 91% year-over-year in Q2
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released its quarterly report, noting that U.S. developers installed 11 GW of utility-scale clean power in Q2 2024.
Solar recycler approved for National PV Recycling Program
Solar Energy Industries Association added SolarPanelRecycling.com to its list of approved vendors for recycling program.
Flexible interconnection at far lower cost and nearly twice the speed
Substantial cost and time savings are possible with flexible “connect and manage” interconnection of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, two studies have found.
Oxford PV starts commercial distribution of perovskite solar modules
Oxford PV is delivering its first commercial perovskite solar modules to U.S. customers. The 72-cell solar modules have an efficiency of 24.5% and, according to the company, can generate up to 20% more energy than conventional silicon modules.
Potential U.S. voters want more emphasis on renewable energy
A recent survey suggests presidential candidates should speak out more on energy priorities.
Assessing viability of agrivoltaics in corn fields
Researchers from Purdue University have studied the impact of traditional photovoltaic systems and agrivoltaics deployed in corn croplands. They conclude agrivoltaics could offer a viable strategy to ease the current tradeoff between energy production, greenhouse gas emissions, food production and farm profitability.
ES Solar and sonnen find success in Wattsmart VPP program in Utah
ES Solar says its objective is to retrofit 40% of all residential solar arrays in Utah with sonnen VPP batteries.
U.S. authorities detain solar modules imported from Mexico
Module manufacturer Maxeon says that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have detained all of its panel imports from Mexico since July as the federal law enforcement agency investigates their compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
Sunrise brief: Residential solar installer Lumio files for bankruptcy
Also on the rise: Trinasolar US displays 2000 V module, trackers, energy storage and more. U.S. DOE announces $125 million to fund two Energy Innovation Hubs. And more.
Residential solar installer Lumio files for bankruptcy
The company serves markets in the U.S. West, Southwest and Southeast. It filed Vhapter 11 bankruptcy to finalize its sale process.
