New solar tree design offers improved module cooling, lower shading losses
Researchers in Hungary have proposed to build photovoltaic trees with a significant distance between the solar panels. The proposed sunflower-shaped design reportedly reduces shading losses between the panels while improving cooling and heat dissipation.
Canadian farm lobby presents renewable energy proposal
Rural land for renewable generation should be considered as a last resort, developers should restore environments post-project, and hosting “site objections” should be considered, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) says in its submission regarding proposed renewable energy legal changes in the Canadian state of Ontario.
Georgia rooftop solar program “levels the playing field” for low-income households
Georgia BRIGHT is a solar lease program that provides access to solar for customers that may lack the credit rating or upfront cash for solar. Monthly bill savings are estimated to be about 20%.
Tesla releases API for solar, Powerwall, EV charger
The company released an application programming interface to enable third-party developers to interact with Tesla home energy products.
The largest solar facility in Wisconsin is now active
The 300 MW project serves Madison Gas and Electric and WE Energies customers.
Contact lens manufacturer safeguards operations with rooftop solar
California-based Staar Surgical will reduce operational costs and avoid spoiled production with an on-site solar microgrid.
Most read articles of 2023: pv magazine USA
The top ten most read articles in U.S. solar circled around shifting state policies, solar power curtailment, equipment longevity, and more.
Make PV modules as cheap as possible, but not cheaper
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how reducing glass thickness in PV modules may fracture the solar industry, impacting PV module and PV tracker suppliers, engineering, product and construction companies, and PV plant owners.
Another domino falls in rooftop solar net metering
Electric utility commissions across the nation are following the lead of California to cut compensation for rooftop solar generation. Is Idaho the next step in a death march for the industry?
Energy storage provider Bluetti enters rooftop solar market
Expanding beyond portable and grid-tied batteries, Bluetti has launched its solar installation business in Texas.
