Debunking solar myths: All panels come from China
Part One of Dan Shugar’s series on replacing fiction with facts about solar, when the proverbial Uncle Bob comes to dinner.
Solar corporate funding rises 42% globally in 2023
Over $34.3 billion was raised over 160 deals, said a report from Mercom Capital.
IRS pre-registration portal open for IRA elective pay and transferable credits
Registration through the portal is required to obtain a registration number to be included on the income tax return filings needed to claim direct cash payment or transfer credits.
Crux raises funds as it builds market for transferable clean energy tax credits
The $18.2 million in funding will help Crux grow its team and scale the volumes of annual transferable credits into the billions, the company said.
South Dakota solar up 3600% in 2023, doubling again in 2024
South Dakota had a solar energy surge with the activation of its first utility-scale facility, an 80 MWac project. The state anticipates a doubling in capacity by 2024, with the addition of a second 128 MWac utility-scale solar facility.
Plug Power launches largest U.S. liquid green hydrogen plant in Georgia
The move comes as interest in green hydrogen grows as a tool to decarbonize specific industries, including heavy-duty transportation, heavy manufacturing and aviation.
IRA creates 100,000 clean energy jobs and attracts $110 billion in private investments
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is ushering in a new decade of U.S. clean energy manufacturing and installation.
EPCs and solar developers share top 5 concerns and opportunities
Leveraging partnerships can help overcome challenges such as supply chain and price volatility as well as embracing opportunities such as meeting domestic content requirements.
Department of Energy to provide $40 million to train energy audit workforce
The Energy Audit Training program is intended to help states upskill their workforce to ensure that buildings transitioning to renewable methods of energy production meet industry standards.
More awareness of heat pump capabilities and incentives could drive adoption
Despite generous incentives offered for heat pumps, adoption by both homeowners and contractors may be stalled by lack of understanding of the function of today’s heat pumps or awareness of the incentives.
