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.
DSD completes community solar portfolio for the City of White Plains
The 6.8 MW portfolio is comprised of nine different project locations, including an innovative installation on one of the city’s capped landfills.
Battery storage capacity more than tripled in 2021
As energy storage is used for a wider set of services and renewable energy is rapidly deployed, battery use ramps up across the US.
TrueCapture boosts solar plant performance in field tests
Nextracker’s smart tracker yield-optimization and control software helped Arevon realize a more than 2% increase in production at its 38 MW Beacon 5 solar project in Kern County, California.
Solar trailer for range extension from Tesla
Tesla unveiled a fold-out solar trailer equipped with nine panels and a SpaceX Starlink satellite internet system.
$500 million program to site clean energy projects at former mines
The Department of Energy is launching demonstration projects to revitalize mine lands, create jobs, and generate clean energy.
