California governor sets goal of 3 million climate-ready homes, 6 million heat pumps by 2030
The new targets for climate-resilient housing were announced as part of a letter to the California Air Resources Board, which focuses on the implementation and acceleration of California’s climate goals.
Sanyo settles solar delamination lawsuit, lawyers win big
A series of mid-2000s solar panels manufactured by Sanyo and sold via Panasonic had consistent front side lamination issues. While the settlement concluded that module buyers would receive prorated refunds, the lawfirm received over $1.7 million.
First Solar receives order from Akuo for 500 MW of advanced thin film modules
The multi-year agreement would see deliveries from 2024 to 2026 for US and international utility-scale solar projects.
Sunrise brief: Qcells to secure solar glass from Canada for its US manufacturing operation
Also on the rise: Georgia Power expands plans to 9 GW of renewable energy by 2035. The problematic side of renewable energy credits. And more.
Portable flexible PV systems for off-grid, residential applications
US startup New Use Energy Solutions has launched a new line of portable PV systems built with a module technology relying on Sunpower’s solar cells. The modules are assembled in the system via a custom vinyl tarp.
Georgia Power expands plans 9 GW of renewable energy by 2035
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which calls for 2 GW of natural gas and 2.3 MW of renewable energy. Plus, the REC program Georgia Power participates in may negatively impact renewables buildout.
The problematic side to renewable energy credits
Renewable energy credits (RECs) are designed to incentivize the buildout of clean energy, but sometimes the way they are used can be counterproductive to that goal.
Qcells to secure solar glass from Canada for its US manufacturing operation
Canadian Premium Sand and Hanwha sign agreement for patterned solar glass manufactured in Manitoba.
California rulemaking to pursue demand flexibility through dynamic pricing
Less curtailment of renewables and lower customer bills are some of the benefits expected from demand flexibility. The rulemaking follows a white paper last month proposing opt-in dynamic pricing in California.
Sunrise brief: Five things to consider in designing and commissioning high performance solar-plus-storage projects
Also on the rise: Comparing performance of transparent solar windows to traditional windows. Solar project makes use of idle capped landfill in New Jersey. And more.
