The largest solar project in South Dakota begins construction
National Grid is developing the 128 MW facility and has secured a power purchase agreement with Basin Electric Cooperative.
Silicon cost per watt down 96% over last two decades
Since 2004, the volume of polysilicon per watt is down by 87%, and the inflation adjusted price for polysilicon is also down by 76%.
Researchers develop solar-powered waste-to-fuel system
The University of Cambridge developed a device that converts plastics and greenhouse gases to usable fuels and products.
Sun-tracking vs. fixed vehicle-integrated PV
European researchers have evaluated the electricity generation, levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), and payback period of vehicle-integrated PV in EVs.
Revamped rooftop solar enterprise sales platform reduced install times by 37 days
Palmetto updated its offering to enable consumer brands, utilities, and other enterprises to enter the clean energy space.
Federal agencies receive updated climate guidance report
As previously withdrawn in 2016 by the Trump Administration, the Biden-Harris administration restored federal guidance for addressing climate change
Three off-grid solar generators on display at CES
The Consumer Electronics Show 2023 Las Vegas featured several new battery banks to portably store and deliver solar generation.
Four global trends in solar and storage
A review of recent solar and storage related trends as seen by IHS Markit.
Space-to-Earth solar power to undergo testing
On January 3, Caltech launched a PV array into orbit to test its ability to transmit electricity back to Earth.
Three solar industry trends to watch in 2023
Navigating major changes for the solar industry as we begin the new year.
