July 28, 2023 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Biden Administration proposes new rules for solar permitting on federal lands

On July 28, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a proposed rule (publishing July 31) that would fully implement and build upon new permitting efficiencies directed by Congress under the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. The White House says CEQ’s Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule would modernize and accelerate environmental reviews under …

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SEIA approved to develop installer training and other solar industry standards

Industry / By Staff

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced it has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop 11 new solar and energy storage standards, less than two months after being approved as an Accredited Standards Development Organization. The approved proposals, which appear in the latest ANSI Standards Action publication, include standards for …

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Enphase lowers revenue guidance as U.S. residential solar stagnates

Finance / By Staff

The microinverter provider is slipping in share price as revenues dip. It announced a $1 billion stock buyback program. July 28, 2023 Enphase, a leading provider of solar microinverters, delivered lower-than-expected revenues for Q2, 2022. It also offered significantly lower than expected guidance for revenues next quarter, posting an expectation of $550 million to $600 …

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DOE announces $27 million for clean energy plans for disadvantaged communities

Policy / By Staff

Energy Future Grants Program is open to applications for local, tribal and state governments seeking to partner on clean energy projects in building, power and transportation sectors. July 28, 2023 DOE describes a successful project as one having equitable program innovation, multi-jurisdictional partnerships, and scalable outcomes that can leverage DOE and other resources to speed …

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Six terawatt hours of grid-scale energy storage by 2050

Installation / By Staff

To reach the 6 TWh of energy storage needed to clean the grid by 2050, we need to grow grid-scale energy storage by 98.4 times. Panelists in a recent Reuters webinar said that the path requires facing critical challenges as well as continued technology innovation, public-private partnerships, regulatory reforms, and more. July 28, 2023 Energy …

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Two big batteries come online in New York City to stabilize grid

Industry / By Staff

Summit Ridge Energy has commissioned the first two of four energy storage systems in New York City. The 15-MWh Arlington ESS and 15-MWh Littlefield ESS both feature energy storage hardware and software supplied by Qcells. Located across Brooklyn and Staten Island, the projects will stabilize the grid and improve resiliency as more renewable energy sources are added …

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Bonneville Power plans transmission upgrades to connect 6 GW of solar, wind

Policy / By Staff

The transmission utility serving Washington and Oregon plans six transmission projects to carry power from 6 GW of new solar and wind projects to urban load centers. Seventy GW of solar and wind projects are waiting in the utility’s interconnection queue. July 28, 2023 The federally owned Bonneville Power Administration is “moving forward” with transmission …

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Vertical bifacial solar seeking greenhouse albedo and deployment space

Installation / By Staff

A Colorado farmer installed vertical bifacial solar, leveraging greenhouse albedo to increase output. The installation demonstrates promising generation during winter months, while maximizing limited land space. July 28, 2023 Even in non-traditional orientations solar panels can provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solution when strategically installed. This principle is currently being showcased by Spring …

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Enphase announces second U.S. solar microinverter factory in Wisconsin

Industry / By Staff

Just a few weeks after Enphase announced its inaugural U.S. factory partnership with Flex in South Carolina, a second location has been revealed. Enphase is also partnering with contract manufacturer Foxconn in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The company said in its Q2 earnings report that it has shipped approximately 50,000 units from these two U.S. contract manufacturers …

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Sunrise brief: First Solar announces 3.5 GW U.S. factory

Policy / By Staff

Also on the rise: DOE invests $20 million to extend solar lifecycle, cut waste, and in one Florida town, NREL researchers worked with local stakeholders and community members to develop a guide for installing solar panels on churches and other commercial-scale buildings across the state.

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