The Public Utilities Commission’s proposal made public in December would reduce the rates customers can get when they sell their excess solar power back to utilities. The proposal would also impose a new monthly fee to connect solar customers to the grid. Additionally, it would set aside $600 million toRead More →
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sheetz announced Wednesday that it has partnered with the nation’s leading clean energy solutions provider to power most of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy. The family-owned and operated restaurant and convenience store has signed a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation. By January 2024, theRead More →
Jaipur: Renewable energy has been a priority area of the Centre, but domestic panel and cell manufacturing has not kept pace with generation. The large-scale import of panels weighed on the trade balance. During the budget presentation on Tuesday, Finance Minister Sitharaman allocated Rs 19,500 crore for production-linked incentive forRead More →
A U.S. solar power boom is in danger of stalling as the country needs a surge in clean energy projects to meet its goals of removing carbon from electricity supply. Strong demand from utilities, business buyers and some states is coming up against cost inflation and supply congestion, weighing onRead More →
The Ibri II solar power plant in Oman will supply electricity to 50,000 homes. the project is funded by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Gulf-based investors. Gulf countries unite to build the first solar power plant in Oman: Ibri II is a 500 MW solar photovoltaic energy project located in theRead More →
By Chris Crowell January 19, 2022 See profile California’s proposed NEM 3.0 ruling would kill the return on investment homeowners expect from a solar system. Sage analysis shows that monthly fees over time could be more than the cost of the systems themselves, and a recent SolarReviews survey showed aRead More →
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 19, 2022– 8minute Solar Energy (“8minute”) today announced the closing of a $400 million financing from EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors. The financing agreement includes a portion of growth capital and a letter of credit. R. BlairRead More →
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–8minute Solar Energy (“8minute”) today announced the closing of a $400 million financing from EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors. The financing agreement includes a portion of growth capital and a letter of credit. R. Blair Thomas, Chairman andRead More →
The Babcock Ranch Solar Power Center spans 440 acres of land in West Florida. Credit: Olena Leskova Florida, the “Sunshine State,” is rapidly increasing the installation of large-scale solar power installations (USSEs) to combat carbon emissions and climate change. However, the expansion of renewables can come with environmental tradeoffs. ReducingRead More →
Florida, the “Sunshine State”, is rapidly increasing the installation of Utility-Scale Solar Energy (USSE) installations to combat carbon emissions and climate change. However, the expansion of renewable energy can come with environmental trade-offs. Reducing the carbon footprint of the energy industry is hampering the paw print of a large carnivore.Read More →
ANDERSON — The Madison County Plan Commission is recommending an extension of the moratorium on large-scale solar power development through the end of the year. The current moratorium on solar energy projects of 50 acres or more is due to expire in March. The Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommendRead More →
There are at least 23.3 million solar panels on large-scale farms in North Carolina, and one day those panels will sputter and die. What will become of these panels as they pass? In 2019, lawmakers asked how solar panels will be disposed of and whether they pose a risk ofRead More →
A new study by researchers at the University of Hawaii examines the role of solar panels in bird kills and offers suggestions for mitigating the deaths. The new report from Jay Penniman and David Duffy of the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit at UH Manoa offers best management practices to betterRead More →
As the world continues to move towards net zero emissions, more large-scale solar farms will be built in Australia. Key points: The number of solar panels will double in the next two years Many large solar projects are developing on agricultural land Regional communities worry about heavy metal contamination andRead More →
Lockport City Council’s final decision to allow Karl Kowalski of Maverick Farms to lease land to Renewable Properties, a solar energy company that would erect solar panels on 45 acres of his land, was met with relief by Kowalski and his family. . The Kowalskis will now be able toRead More →
The Lockport Town Council’s final decision to allow Karl Kowalski of Maverick Farms to lease land to Renewable Properties, a solar power company that would erect solar panels on 45 acres of its land, was greeted with relief by Kowalski and his family. The Kowalskis will now be able toRead More →
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – U.S. officials on Tuesday announced the approval of two large-scale solar projects in California and moved to open public lands in other western states, including Colorado, to potential energy development. solar, as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to fight climate change by shifting away fromRead More →
A study team led by the University of Michigan has shown a cost-effective clearcoat that reduces snow and ice buildup on solar panels, allowing them to produce up to 85% more energy during preliminary tests. Image Credit: GGG999 / Shutterstock.com Glazed coating to prevent snow from entering solar panelsPlayer VideoRead More →
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing major changes to the state’s self-generation incentive program for rooftop solar. Customers who have invested in producing solar power in their homes and advocates are taking a stand against the regulators’ plan. The CPUC said in a Dec. 13 press release thatRead More →
The current recycling capacity of solar panels cannot cope with an influx of customers who prematurely abandon their existing panels for cheaper and more efficient models. Solar power installations are booming all over the world. Solar energy supply, which has already reached record highs in the European Union this year,Read More →
A two-dimensional layer of a perovskite compound is the basis of an efficient solar cell that could withstand environmental wear, unlike earlier perovskites. Rice University engineers have increased the photovoltaic efficiency of 2D perovskites by up to 18%. Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Rice lab finds 2D perovskite compound has whatRead More →
Marcy de Luna, Houston Chronicle November 16, 2021 Solar power, which accounted for 3% of U.S. electricity in 2020, will grow about 1% per year in 2021 and 2022, according to the Energy Department. Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle/staff photographer The amount of electricity in the United States derived from solarRead More →
The Antipodas project was announced by the Chilean government last week. It aims to take advantage of the enormous solar potential of the Atacama Desert, which is the region of the world with the highest solar radiation. November 15, 2021 Pilar Sanchez Molina Lack of humidity and rain make theRead More →
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Compare quotes from the best solar panel installers Free and non-binding estimates Installing solar panels is a great way to save energy and reduce utility bills. However,Read More →
As befits its location in the Sunshine State, Orlando International Airport considered installing solar panels on its property to help reduce electricity costs. But in the end, he decided not to pledge land for such a purpose. The airport land is too valuable to be used for solar development, saysRead More →
MONTICELLO, Minnesota — The silflower was among the native plants that covered the vast North American prairie until settlers developed farms and towns. Now largely confined to roadsides and ditches, the sunflower’s long-stemmed cousin could be about to make a comeback, thanks to solar power. Researchers are growing silflower atRead More →
Ohio Republicans sponsored a bill that would allow community solar power in the state, with special exclusions for brownfields. California lawmakers call for community solar supply in new net metering planSacramento, California California lawmakers are asking the utilities commission to establish a program that pays community solar subscribers based onRead More →
In 2020, solar energy had never been cheaper. The price of installing a new residential solar panel system in the United States has fallen about 64% since 2010, according to estimates by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Since 2005, utilities, businesses, and homeowners have installed more panels almost every year,Read More →
A controversial location in Ferncliff for a mixed-income housing development is not on the table. A committee of the Louisa County Board of Directors is now looking for a new site for the 80-unit project proposed by Habitat for Humanity. “As we have talked about in the past, we wouldRead More →
By Mark Gorman May 24, 2021 See profile States across the country are changing their distributed solar incentives/policies for better and for worse. Here are the most notable legislative proposals and regulatory decisions from the past week. Colorado makes it easy to interconnect In one joint application, SEIA and theRead More →
New Mexico may soon open up to community solar businesses if the governor signs a new bill. Biden’s infrastructure plan includes 10-year extension and phase-out of direct-pay ITCWashington DC President Joe Biden rolled out his highly anticipated infrastructure package, the American Jobs Plan, at the end of March. The planRead More →
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Condemn Trumpso we can move on Donald Trump has been a disaster for this country on many levels – legitimizing racism, environmental destruction and, last month, inciting insurrection. In the name of democracy, it isRead More →
The fate of Illinois solar growth is in the hands of the legislature after the state ran out of incentives for renewable energy. Solar ITC extended to 26% for two more yearsWashington DC Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Extended in $ 1.4 Trillion Federal Spending Program sign by President DonaldRead More →
AHMEDABAD: The government of Gujarat on Tuesday launched a new solar policy to ensure clean energy. The new policy, according to the government, will reduce dependence on conventional coal-based power generation and help the MSME industry with its production costs. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced Gujarat’s Solar Energy Policy 2021Read More →
Nevada’s constitution was formally amended to include a mandate for utilities to source 50% renewable energy by 2050. Nevada Voters Officially Approve New Renewable Energy StandardCarson City, Nevada Nevada’s Question 3 Constitutional Amendment has been approved by voters for the second and final time to become law, according to Law360.com.Read More →
Affordable solar Big, bold renewable energy targets are impressive on the face of it, but closer examination is needed to see if they will benefit all solar sectors – or primarily utilities. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Energy Transition Act (ETA) that aimed to position the stateRead More →
US policymakers are struggling to keep pace with soaring solar markets. Undefined delays. Application systems pending. Accusations of unscrupulous developers “playing with the system”. These are some of the pitfalls that US policymakers hope to avoid when designing an effective program to encourage the use of solar energy. But asRead More →
Dennis Schröder / NREL Although COVID-19 will likely take center stage in the 2020 presidential election, the climate crisis is also a critical issue. Replacing fossil fuels with renewables like solar power will be a hot topic in this year’s debate and beyond. President Trump has long had an unfavorableRead More →
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani has decided to extend the validity of “Gujarat Solar Policy-2015” till December 31, 2020. The policy was previously in force till March 31, 2020. State Energy Minister Saurabh Patel added that due to the current situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state governmentRead More →
Regulatory and administrative hurdles and lack of government support are some of the issues that have stalled development A year after Tamil Nadu rolled out its Solar Power Policy 2019, there is not much change on the ground, experts say. The policy aimed to have 9,000 MW of installed solarRead More →
The Government of Rajasthan, through the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), launched its 2019 Solar Power Policy. The policy aims to deploy 25 GW of solar power capacity in the state by 2020-21 and 50 GW over the next 5-6 years to meet the renewable energy purchase obligations (RPO)Read More →
According to GTM Research, China’s recently announced changes to national solar policies will have significant impacts on the global PV market and likely the first contraction in global PV demand since before 2000. The country’s National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance have issued newRead More →
Canadian company Heliene Inc. is set to receive up to $ 3 million in state loans to expand its installation of solar modules on the railroad, just as the Trump administration has imposed high tariffs on imported solar panels with the aim of stimulating American manufacturers. But the president ofRead More →
Solar panel maker Suniva, which recently filed for bankruptcy, requested a “global safeguard measure” imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar cells and modules. Suniva called on President Trump to impose a four-year minimum import price for PV modules and cells, starting in year one at $ 0.78 per watt forRead More →