50 GW of solar and storage for TVA by 2035, plus EVs could save customers money
A clean energy plan for TVA sponsored by the Center for Biological Diversity and GridLab could save customers about $200 billion through 2050. It calls for almost four times more solar by 2035 than the maximum amount TVA was considering last year.
Semi-transparent organic photovoltaics for greenhouse applications
Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), have used an antioxidant known as L-glutathione as an interlayer in an organic PV cell to prevent other materials from oxidizing. The cell has an efficiency of 13.5% and an average visible transmittance of 21.5%. The researchers said it is suitable for applications in solar greenhouses.
Sunrise brief: Solar panel imports are picking up after months of detainment gridlock
Also on the rise: Inside transferability, or selling renewable energy tax credits. Polar Racking 19 MW Axsus tracker order for N.Y. community solar portfolio. And more.
Solar panel imports are picking up after months of detainment gridlock
A Reuters report shared that Chinese-made solar panels detained by U.S. Customs for months have begun to enter the market.
Inside transferability, or selling renewable energy tax credits
The market awaits the U.S. Treasury guidance on direct sales of federal tax credits, but sales are moving forward without waiting, said Norton Rose Fullbright.
Solar Synergy program assists solar developers in designing pollinator habitat
The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s program helps make utility-scale solar projects pollinator friendly.
Polar Racking receives 19 MW Axsus tracker order for N.Y. community solar portfolio
Polar Racking will supply its terrain-following Axsus series single-axis tracker for the construction of the Camillus Site 1 (6.61 MW), Camillus Site 2 (6.64 MW) and Vernon Site 1 (5.93 MW) community solar projects.
Innergex acquires 60 MW solar portfolio in Ontario
The portfolio includes the Sault Ste. Marie 1, 2, and 3 facilities, and is expected to generate annual revenues of approximately $33.1 million in 2023.
Sunrise brief: Volatile electricity markets should give solar financial modelers pause
Also on the rise: Silfab Solar raises $125 million for U.S. cell and module manufacturing. Tariff investigation, equipment detainments lead to 16% drop in new solar capacity in 2022. And more.
Domestic content, energy communities and tax equity among top ACORE Policy themes
Speaking at the ACORE 2023 Policy Forum, three renewable energy executives and an industry banker shared their prognostications for how soon we should expect to see tax credit and equity transferability occur, as well as a wishlist of IRA policy items that they hope to hear guidance on this year.
