New solar project to power over 25,000 Wisconsin homes
National Grid Renewables began construction on a 100 MW solar project in Polk County, Wisconsin.
California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Utilities in California and nationwide are fighting rooftop solar, the major threat to their effective monopoly on the electricity market, said the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA).
Polysilicon prices decline amid rising inventories, weak demand
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Understanding renewable energy ‘drought’ at solar, wind sites
An international research team based across Canada, China and the U.S. have said developers must stop focusing not only resource availability, and also consider resource variability and resource extremeness, to avoid extreme or prolonged reductions in renewable power generation at solar and wind sites.
Winnebago recalls trailers with risk of flyaway solar panels
A 2022 Winnebago trailer model has been recalled due to the risk of solar panels vibrating and detaching, causing a potential roadway hazard.
Strata signs tolling agreement for Arizona battery, Energy Vault takes FID on Texas project
Strata Clean Energy has secured a deal for its 100 MW/400 MWh White Tank battery energy storage system (BESS), in Arizona, and Energy Vault is planning a 57 MW/114 MWh BESS in Texas.
Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection blocked Maxeon products despite “having provided clear and objective evidence” of a compliant supply chain.
Solar energy modeled as digital twin in Unreal Engine video game software
An international research team has created a digital twin that purportedly enables analysis of different scenarios on PV plants’ aerial monitoring. The new tool is claimed to reduce the risk associated with real-world experimentation and help identify the most effective strategies to improve PV system monitoring.
Energy storage manufacturer NeoVolta phase one approved for $250 million DOE loan
The company will now enter a technical due diligence phase.
FCC enhanced phone, text restrictions are the right call for solar sales
Consumer protection and phone sales regulation are a good thing, said EnergySage director of business development Erik Holvik.
