Despite innovative action in microgrid policies, states have a long way to go
A new report by Think Microgrid says most states are doing an insufficient job at deploying microgrids despite developing microgrid roadmaps.
Flexible interconnection can generate 176% more revenue for community solar, report finds
A report by the Solar and Storage Industries Institute shows that flexible interconnection, which adjusts solar output based on grid conditions, can offer significant economic benefit to community solar developers.
Sunrise brief: A record third quarter for U.S. clean energy
Also on the rise: U.S. solar cell manufacturing begins, with sights set on supply chain gap.
U.S. solar cell manufacturing begins, with sights set on supply chain gap
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2024 report, domestic module manufacturing will be able to keep up with the rapid pace of growth in the U.S. solar industry, and cell production is ramping up.
United States on track to install 0.7 GW of floating solar by 2033
Wood Mackenzie’s floating solar report projects that global floating solar markets will reach 57 GW of capacity by 2033. The U.S. market remains small due to limited land availability and high capex.
U.S. installs 3 GW / 10.5 GWh of energy storage in Q2
The United States continues to set quarterly records for energy storage installations across market segments, said a report from Wood Mackenzie.
Sunrise brief: Government nuclear sites across U.S. going solar
Also on the rise: Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills. U.S. solar industry on track to install 250 GW in five years. And more.
U.S. solar industry on track to install 250 GW in five years
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report, in the two years since passage of the IRA the solar industry has added 75 GW of new capacity to the grid, representing over 36% of all solar capacity built in U.S. history.
RE+ 2024: Key takeaways on the U.S. solar industry
The 4.9 earthquake that shook Anaheim on the last day of RE+ 2024 did little to rattle the enthusiasm seen and felt at the largest energy conference in North America.
Solar industry solidifying its place in history
In the opening General Session at RE+ 2024, the message is to show up, work together and continue to tell the story of the historic clean energy advances.
