Researchers discover photovoltaic properties in zinc-based film
Research from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has found zinc-phosphate-hydrate (ZPH) films are capable of producing electricity from light. The coating’s photovoltage was amplified when anthocyanin, a natural dye found in blackberries, was added.
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers push for community solar bill after utility pushback
Community solar advocates are hoping third time’s a charm as Republicans work on a new community solar bill, revamping it with considerable changes.
With federal policy suppressed and energy affordability at center stage, researchers say states have options
Reversing federal policies will have “severe” impacts on electricity affordability, Resources for the Future says, but states can implement carbon pricing to drive down ratepayers’ energy prices and incentivize more renewable energy development.
Utility-scale solar project updates: Texas, New Mexico, Wisconsin
Geronimo Power breaks ground on a 250 MW project, OCI Energy sells a 120 MW project and DESRI starts construction on a 150 MW solar, 600 MWh battery project.
Largest solar project in Wisconsin history gets the wildlife greenlight
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and Vista Sands Solar project reached an agreement to allow the 1.3 GW project to maintain its size while also protecting the greater prairie-chickens.
Midwest Solar Expo rebrands to Intersolar & Energy Storage North American Midwest
Rebranded as IESNA Midwest, the annual event will be Intersolar’s first Midwestern show.
Midwest solar industry seeks broader support
Intersolar and Energy Storage North America held its first Midwest show June 9 to June 11, where solar leaders discussed the success and lessons learned from this year’s legislative session, among other topics affecting the solar industry.
Wisconsin college expects to save $30,000 annually with solar-plus-storage installation
The 300 kW solar array will offset more than half its electricity use, with the battery energy storage system providing resilience in case of power outage.
Rooftop solar powers facility, empowers workers in Kansas
Faith Technologies Incorporated installed a 2.16 MW solar project on its facility’s roof using UL 3741’s approach to meeting the National Electrical Code.
Wisconsin activates 250 MW solar project
Large enough to power roughly 75,000 households, the Darien Solar project is now delivering electricity to multiple utility customers.
