Solar defends title as most popular U.S. electricity source
Pew Research reports a steady Democratic support for solar energy while its acceptance among Republicans has fallen, particularly following the most recent presidential transition.
50 states of solar incentives: Hawaii
Solar represents 17.25% of the island state’s power mix. At the end of 2022, Hawaiian Electric had achieved 32% of its renewable procurement standard goal of becoming fully renewable powered by 2045.
The missing ingredient in U.S. solar policy
To realize the IRA’s full potential, the solar industry needs well-defined and prompt guidance regarding the IRA’s implementation. Additionally, federal permitting reform is needed to address issues of congestion, interconnection and transmission.
Puget Sound Energy to reach 63% clean energy by 2025
While approving the utility’s plan that would add 300 MW of utility-scale solar and 50 MW of storage by 2025, state regulators ordered the utility to increase the transparency of its resource planning and to advance equity for its customers.
Sunrise brief: Ten most common rooftop solar safety risks
Also on the rise: Top risks for solar assets–Extreme weather. Community solar, workforce, solar canopies in focus at NYSEIA conference. And more.
Community solar, workforce, canopies in focus at CUNY/NYSEIA conference
pv magazine USA ventured to John Jay College in west midtown Manhattan for the NYC Solar + Storage Summit 2023 conference.
Local solar offers the lowest-cost pathway to 100% clean energy
Deploying local solar technologies like rooftop and community solar in conjunction with battery storage unlocks a stronger, more flexible electric grid and also creates the lowest-cost pathway to a 100% clean energy future.
Sunrise brief: 50 states solar incentives–California
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar announces 5 GW Texas module factory. $7 billion in EPA grants to advance low-income residential and community solar. And more.
$7 billion in EPA grants to advance low-income residential and community solar
The “Solar for All” grant program is expected to begin accepting applications from states and other entities as early as this month, aiming to enable millions of families in low-income and disadvantaged communities to access solar energy.
Sunrise brief: Direct pay, transferability guidance released for clean energy tax credits
Also on the rise: SolarEdge to integrate Vaillant, Samsung heat pumps with residential PV. Solar-plus-storage microgrids to replace diesel generators in Mojave water conservation project. And more.
