EV manufacturer Rivian invests in solar energy
Rivian will subscribe to community solar and purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Enel, Energy Vault build 18 MW/36 MWh of U.S. gravity storage
Energy Vault and Enel have revealed plans to build 18 MW/36 MWh of gravity storage in the United States. They say that the project will be the first large-scale gravity energy storage in a Western country.
Qcells residential solar financing arm closes its first asset backed securities totaling over $250 million
Qcells residential solar finance platform EnFin secured an asset backed securities transaction totaling $252.86 million.
Minnesota legislature passes energy infrastructure permitting reforms
The legislation removes key roadblocks to the development of solar, wind and battery energy storage.
Simplified calculation for accessing the solar domestic content bonus
A 10% tax credit incentive is added to solar projects that achieve a determined amount of U.S.-made components. New simplified calculations for eligibility are released.
The U.S. multi-pronged approach to onshoring solar manufacturing
The U.S. aims for a domestic solar supply chain, but the industry’s capacity to serve the early stages in solar manufacturing are minimal. Will its recent industrial policy efforts make a difference?
Researchers demonstrate 25%-efficient perovskite-cadmium tandem solar cell
University of Toledo researchers say the cell has a top perovskite cell with a transparent back contact made of indium zinc oxide and a commercially established cadmium telluride bottom device. They claim the champion tandem cell has the potential to reach a 30% efficiency.
‘We must push back on net billing’
With California’s NEM 3.0 legislation having gutted panel sales and Arizona heading a bevy of other US states preparing to reduce solar-export payments, it’s time the United States solar industry stepped up, for ourselves as well as our customers.
Reflective ground covers boost solar energy production
Researchers in Canada are testing the use of reflective surfaces to boost electricity production in bifacial solar panels.
California approves uncapped fixed charges on electricity bills
An uncapped average monthly charge of $24 will be added regardless of the amount of electricity used at home, sparking the ire of consumer advocates and energy conservationists.
