Sunrise brief: CPUC kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Also on the rise: The future of U.S. solar in five charts. Commercial and industrial rooftop solar business secures $847 million. And more.
Solar drone inspection software company secures $35 million in funding
Raptor Maps secured the Series C funding, and plans to use it to accelerate product development, including enhancements in solar automation, work management, and machine-learning insights.
Commercial and industrial rooftop solar business secures $847 million
Solar Landscape has secured $847 million in new funding in 2024, paving the way for more than 200 commercial rooftop solar installations.
California Public Utilities Commission kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Kicking the deadline further down the road may put the state in peril of losing the funds, as the EPA, which runs the Solar For All program, requires all awards to begin to be deployed within the first year of grant being effective.
Five charts forecasting the future for solar energy
Forecasts from the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) show sustained growth through 2030.
Unimacts to expand Houston facility for steel solar frame production
Origami Solar sees an opportunity to supply module manufacturers in the U.S. market who are switching from imported aluminum frames to domestically made steel frames.
People on the move: BrightNight, Nevados, LPL Solar and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
BNEF: Lithium-ion battery pack prices drop to record low of $115/kWh
Battery prices continue to tumble on the back of lower metal costs and increased scale, squeezing margins for manufacturers. Further price declines are expected over the next decade.
String inverters best for partially shaded PV systems, says IEA-PVPS
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) has released a technical report exploring innovations and challenges in optimizing the performance of partially shaded PV systems.
Strata cuts ribbon on 70 MW Inland Empire Energy Storage project
The California facility will supply 280 MWh of electricity to support PG&E during peak demand periods.
