Boviet Solar reaches 700 MW module supply deal with Origis Energy
Boviet Solar will supply its 550 W bifacial solar modules for utility-scale projects.
EVs that meet a new standard will be able to deliver AC power to the grid
The SunSpec Alliance has issued a “test” version of guidance for implementing the electric vehicle equipment standard.
Making the most of PV and Li-ion battery storage
In the third in a series on virtual power plants, Jigar Shah discusses the range of possibilities for aggregated, behind-the-meter solar and storage in the United States today.
Sunrise Brief: US nears 50% emission-free electricity, wind and solar set records
Also on the rise: Just one solar panel offsets the carbon emissions equivalent of 10 trees. Diversifying the solar supply chain necessary to meet climate goals. And more.
US nears 50% emission free electricity, wind & solar set records, solar up 23%
The United States’ power grid crossed 45% of emission free electricity in April, which will probably be our peak clean generation number for the year, as hydro and nuclear fall in the month.
Solar tariffs are not the answer
As energy touches all aspects of our economy, tariffs compromise the ability of solar to provide inexpensive, clean energy. Michael Lamb, chief executive of New Power Partners tackles the problem of US tariffs imposed on Chinese solar goods.
Virginia’s largest proposed solar project granted permit
The 800 MW project still needs approval from state regulators, but construction could begin as early as 2025.
California solar net metering comment period closed, here’s what leaders said
California has finished collecting public comment on NEM 3.0, a policy that is considered anti-rooftop solar, and has provisions that are called “a tax on the sun.”
50 States of Solar Incentives: Delaware
The second smallest state in the nation is not known for large-scale solar installations, but the tide is slowly turning.
Sunrise brief: New world record of 31.25% efficiency for tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell
Also on the rise: Battery storage use more than tripled in the US in 2021. One-third of global PV manufacturing capacity is at medium or high risk of bankruptcy, IEA says. And more.
