The largest climate and energy package in U.S. history becomes law
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ushering in a new decade of $370 billion in climate and energy spending.
Generac to dispatch residential energy storage and services for APS
Utility Arizona Public Service has commissioned Generac to deliver grid capacity from residential energy storage systems under a multi-year contract in which it will provide capacity and advanced grid services.
Over 3 GW of solar panels have been held in US customs under forced labor law
ROTH Capital Partners reports 3 GW have been seized under enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Solar industry reacts to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
The landmark legislation has been met with celebration in the US solar industry as it prepares for a record decade of deployment.
About 20% of utility-scale solar capacity was delayed in the first half of 2022
Module supply challenges led to 4.2 GW installed in the first six months, less than half of what was initially expected.
Designing for 100% renewables with real-time retail pricing could yield benefits of 9% or more
Including real-time pricing of retail electricity in the design of a high-renewables system would “markedly” lower the system’s cost, researchers found, in an analysis for the island of Oahu, Hawaii. For continent-scale systems as well, they said the resulting demand-side flexibility is likely substantial.
Quanex releases solar panel sealant for improved durability
The sealant helps delay power loss over a module’s lifetime and extends useful life by locking out moisture.
Washington D.C. signs 73 MW solar power purchase agreement
The Public Service Commission approved a long-term power purchase agreement in partnership with Invenergy.
Chicago commits to 100% renewable energy by 2025
Mayor Lightfoot made a commitment to purchase renewable energy for all city facilities and operations by 2025.
Study finds 100% renewables would pay off within 6 years
New research from Stanford University researcher Mark Jacobson outlines how 145 countries could meet 100% of their business-as-usual energy needs with wind, water, solar and energy storage.
