Damon Connolly Brings New Legislation To Restore NEM Incentives for Solar Homeowners
AB 2619 aims to repeal NEM 3.0, restoring solar incentives in California amid concerns over job losses and industry decline.
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EIA Forecasts Solar To Represent 58 Percent of 62.8 GW New Utility-Scale Power Generation Additions
US solar industry poised for a record year in 2024, with utility-scale solar & storage contributing 81% of new power generation capacity.
First Solar Could Have $5 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy by 2026
A study commissioned by First Solar analyzed the company’s actual and forecast U.S. spending in 2023 and 2026 when the company expects to have 14 GW of annual nameplate capacity across Alabama, Louisiana, and Ohio.
10 Things To Know About Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Navigating the dynamic landscape of clean energy can be tricky; dive into this article to learn 10 things about hydrogen fuel cells that give them the upper hand!
MASE Set To Support a Minimum 1.04 GW Solar Capacity on Agricultural Land With €1.7 Billion Funding
Italy plans 1.04 GW agrivoltaic capacity deployment, leveraging €1.7B from EU’s RRF, aiming for 1,300 GWh clean energy/year.
Astronergy TOPCon Cells Achieve up to 26.9% Efficiency in R&D & More From Aiko Solar, China Huaneng, Canadian Solar, Drinda, YONZ Technology, CMA
Astronergy TOPCon Cells Achieve 26.9% R&D Efficiency & More China Solar News From Aiko Solar, Canadian Solar, Drinda, YONZ Technology, CMA
Lightsource BP & Arevon Energy Raise $1.45B for US Solar Projects & More From Enel, RPlus, Matrix, PLT
Solar financing: Lightsource bp secures $348M for Texas, Arevon obtains $1.1B for California, Enel NA completes 297 MW plant in Texas & more.
Bundesnetzagentur Offers Upward Revision Of 2023 Solar Additions With 14.6 GW Combined Capacity
Germany sees robust solar growth, adding 1,248 MW in January 2024. Total 2023 capacity hits 14.6 GW, says Bundesnetzagentur.
Ember Says Country’s Cumulative Solar Capacity Exceeds Wind With Over 12 GW Installed Till Early 2024
Ember reports Turkey’s solar PV capacity exceeds 12 GW, driven by hybrid projects. More hybrids expected, boosting solar share.
Solar & Storage Industries Institute Exploring Barriers to Solar Projects on Agricultural Land
US DOE funds Solar + Farms Survey to address agrivoltaics barriers to aid farmers, developers & utilities. SI2 leads with NFU, NRECA, SEIA.
Chevron Announces Solar-To-Hydrogen Project in California
Oil giant Chevron said it expects its new solar-to-hydrogen project in California to produce about 2.2 tons of hydrogen per day by 2025.
Dutch Parliament Rejects Climate Ministry’s Proposal to Phase Out Scheme; Industry Not Happy
Holland Solar not thrilled with Parliament’s decision to continue net metering, fearing grid congestion due to excess solar power feeding.
Everything You Need To Know about Microgrid and Off-Grid Applications
Those located far away from city grids require adequate electricity stores, often supplied by microgrids and off-grid various applications – here’s everything you need to know.
Manufacturers Responsible for PV Module Disposal, Confirms EU
The European Council has adopted new amendments to clarify which entities should bear the costs of managing electronic waste, including PV modules.
Alberta Makes Way for Large-Scale RE Projects After Short Moratorium, Brings in Agriculture First Approach
Alberta lifts moratorium on renewables, prioritizing agriculture. Industry voices concerns over limited land access.