Aurora Solar introduces solar models powered by EagleView
EagleView brings its geospatial data and imagery library to Aurora’s solar modeling function, helping installers to design, plan and validate solar projects.
What happens when solar is installed without homeowner’s permission
A Connecticut couple and several companies including Sunrun have been sued by the state’s Attorney General for forging signatures, faking a voices, and unlawfully installing solar panels on a home without the owners’ consent.
PNNL unveils Grid Storage Launchpad to bring together researchers to tackle energy storage tech
A new building at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory aims to unite researchers and stakeholders to push forward advancements in grid storage technologies
People on the move: Green Lantern, FTC Solar, Perch Energy and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Tariffs on solar cells remain, volume increased
Also on the rise: ChargePoint introduces Omni Port universal EV charger. Agrivoltaics for corn. And more.
ChargePoint introduces Omni Port universal EV charger
The connector is compatible with all major electric vehicle brands, including Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles.
World’s highways could host 52.3 billion solar panels, say researchers
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Chinese Academy of Geosciences, and Columbia University have concluded that solar-covered highways could meet more than 60% of the world’s annual energy needs.
Agrivoltaics for corn
Researchers have created a novel model that can help developers asses corn growth in agrivoltaic facilities. They also proposed to use spatiotemporal shadow distribution (SSD) to optimize crop yield and power production.
Tariffs on solar cells remain, volume increased
The Biden administration issued a proclamation stating that the tariff rate quota of 14.25% on solar cells will remain but volume increases from 5 GW to 12.5 GW.
Sunrise brief: IRA-driven battery projects face delays amid economic headwinds
Also on the rise: Rhode Island passes new consumer protections for solar industry amid rising concerns. Near $1 billion solar cell factory announced in New Mexico. And more.
