Ramping up U.S. grid-scale energy storage
Four experts in grid-scale solar and energy storage share insights at the pv magazine Roundtables US 2023 live event.
PVEL upgrades its solar module product qualification testing
The test lab added new insights and tests to support intelligent solar module procurement strategies.
Sunrise brief: Maine residents vote against creating new utility
Also on the rise: U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024. China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026. And more.
U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024
The Energy Information Administration forecasts solar will generate 14% more electricity than hydropower in 2024.
Bluetti introduces new modular residential battery system
Bluetti, a U.S. solar and storage specialist, has developed a modular 7,600 W lithium iron phosphate battery system for residential settings, with 9.9 kWh to 19.8 kWh of flexible energy storage capacity.
California greenhouse to integrate clear-glass photovoltaics
ClearVue clear solar glass will be installed on System USA’s greenhouse, adding 82 kW of power.
U.S., China dominate solar investment
China and the United States consistently attract the most annual solar investments. Together, they have received about 50% of all solar investments since 2015, according to a new report by the International Solar Alliance.
U.S. has enough clean energy to power 65 million homes
Solar accounts for most of the new clean power being brought online, said a quarterly market update from American Clean Power.
California is curtailing more solar power than ever before
Curtailment, or deliberately reducing output, rises as solar generation exceeds available transmission capacity.
Nextracker announces split from majority holder, raises 2024 earnings outlook
Majority holder Flex plans to spin off its remaining interests in Nextracker. Plus, the company raised its earnings guidance for 2024.
