Maryland bill to boost adoption of residential solar
If passed, the bill would increase Maryland’s residential clean energy grant from $1,000 to $5,000 to boost adoption of rooftop solar, create local clean energy jobs, and help meet the state’s climate goals.
$10 billion from the IRA to help clean up the industry
The IRS released guidance on how it will allocate $10 billion to grow recycling facilities, re-equip industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20%, and establish new manufacturing facilities that reduce our carbon footprint.
Canadian manufacturer releases carbon-fiber solar panel for boats
Lightleaf’s new 110 W PV module features monocrystalline solar cells from SunPower Maxeon, with 25.1% efficiency. It has a rigid carbon-fiber foam foundation instead of glass, and weighs just 2.5 kg.
Sunrise brief: Energy justice, LMI solar strike a chord at Intersolar North America
Also on the rise: Whole home backup solar battery, DC-to-DC electric vehicle charger debut at Intersolar. New Jersey steps ahead with clean energy initiatives. And more.
California utilities commission advised to block solar and storage microgrid application
In a move that was “shocking” to solar and storage provider Sunnova, the California Public Utilities Commission made yet another decision in favor of the investor-owned electric utility giants.
New Jersey commits to 100% clean energy by 2035
In addition to accelerating the state’s commitment to clean energy, the governor launched the process to adopt a clean cars initiative, which would require all new cars and light-duty truck sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and more.
RoyPow introduces whole home backup solar battery
The company is introducing the residential lithium-ferro-phosphate battery at Intersolar in Long Beach, California.
Energy justice, LMI solar strike a chord at Intersolar
The energy burden on disadvantaged or low-to-moderate income communities has translated to more than 15% of disadvantaged households’ income devoted to paying for energy each month as the cost for electricity rises, compared to 2 to 3% that average income households typically pay for energy each month.
Interconnection delays slow U.S. community solar growth
While community solar dropped 16% in 2022, it’s still expected to double by 2027, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie and Coalition for Community Solar Access.
Enteligent introduces DC-to-DC solar EV charger
Debuting this week at Intersolar North America, Enteligent’s charger is powered by the sun and eliminates DC-to-AC power conversion.
