SunPower Foundation announces new grants to increase clean energy access
To make residential solar a realistic option for low-income consumers, SunPower Foundation announced three new grant programs to fund nonprofit organizations advancing domestic clean energy equity.
Climate Central finds 41 million residents exposed to higher temperatures
Report finds that albedo had the most significant effect on the UHI index of each city, and that neighborhoods of low-income residents are the most affected.
SunPower survey finds education is essential to scaling residential solar
Fewer than 5% of domestic homes are solar-powered today, as consumers list cost and confusion about IRA benefits as primary deterrents to installing energy efficient appliances and solar panels at home.
Nautilus acquires 23 MW of community solar assets in Maryland
Nautilus is no stranger to community solar in Maryland, having been an early participant in the community solar pilot program. The company owns and manages nearly 90 MW of operational and late-stage development projects in the state.
Community solar to exceed 6 GW in 2023
Following a suppressed 2022, community solar is expected to have an upward trajectory, boosted by new state laws, the implementation of billions in grant money from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the smoothing of bumps in the supply chain.
Sunrise brief: Robots provide waterless cleaning of PV plants
Also on the rise: Local zoning ordinances play important role in predicting solar output. Sheffield Hallam University updates info on alleged forced labor in solar industry. And more.
DOE announces $27 million for clean energy plans for disadvantaged communities
Energy Future Grants Program is open to applications for local, tribal and state governments seeking to partner on clean energy projects in building, power and transportation sectors.
Sunrise brief: European warehouses store 40 GW of unsold solar panels
Also on the rise: New York Green Bank provides $25 million credit debt facility for energy storage. Federal agencies urged to tap 25 GW potential of solar on canals. And more.
The benefits and challenges in expanding local clean energy
Local clean energy ownership gives residents decision-making power over the construction, operation and distribution of benefits from clean energy projects, according to a report by Institute for Local Self Reliance.
EPA announces two grant opportunities for clean tech projects
Two Notices of Funding Opportunities total $20 billion and aim to mobilize private capital into clean tech projects to create jobs and lower energy costs.
