A partnership between an Arkansas renewable energy nonprofit and a multi-state organization that helps economically disadvantaged communities will use nearly $94 million in federal funds to help low-income families acquire solar power. Arkansas was one of many states chosen to receive the federal funds from the Environmental Protection Agency’s $7 billion Solar for All program, […]
Solar panels for the project were provided by Chinese module supplier JA Solar, which worked with the PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation, a Chinese construction firm, to complete the installations. “We are proud to contribute to the local energy transition, providing clean energy to hundreds of thousands of households and significantly reducing carbon emissions,” said Aiqing […]
California experienced its worst first quarter for rooftop solar installations in more than a decade, according to a federal report, continuing a steady decline since the state cut reimbursement rates for excess solar power generated on homes. A new report from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds that rooftop solar installations fell […]
JinkoSolar, one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, unveiled Neo Green panels recently. These N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo panels are produced in factories that were awarded the “Zero Carbon Factory” certification by TÜV Rheinland for their compliance with the criteria and requirements of such certification. JinkoSolar is also the […]
Anyone paying a utility bill has certainly noticed that the cost of electricity has risen over the past couple of years—at a rate that has often outpaced recent high inflation. With electricity demand rising due to a number of factors, including everything from electric vehicle (EV) adoption to even cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence (AI), rates […]
The interest in solar power continues to grow. A large solar farm in Alton on North Alby Street has drawn a lot of attention in recent months and just about a mile away a local senior living complex recently officially welcomed a solar farm. Asbury Village held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday thanks to […]
States set to receive slices of $7 billion to bring solar power to low-income communities are confronting the construction industry’s nationwide skilled labor shortage. The Environmental Protection Agency in late April selected 60 applicants, many of them state energy departments, to deliver residential solar to disadvantaged populations. The money is expected to be delivered this […]
IEA-PVPS is poised to launch a new format for expert engagement. It will include an action group on agrovoltaics, as well as a collaborative effort to match agriculture and solar generation. It aims to unlock the potential of agrivoltaics, optimize land use efficiency, enhance agricultural resilience to climate change, and foster social consensus for solar […]
Loading… Loading… Tesla CEO Elon Musk detailed his plans for the company’s gigafactory in Texas, including lighting up the company’s nameplate so brightly that it is visible from airliners flying above. What Happened: Musk said that the roof of the company’s gigafactory in Texas will be fully covered by solar except for the word “Tesla.” […]
Fiscal board wants a net-metering study; policymakers want to wait Until recently, Puerto Rico’s net-metering program seemed safe from the upheaval affecting other local policies. A handful of states — most notably California, the nation’s rooftop solar leader — have taken steps to dramatically slash the value of rooftop solar, often arguing that the credits make electricity more […]