February 5, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Long-duration energy storage market to reach $223 billion in 20 years

Alternatives to lithium-ion batteries are likely to emerge, according to a report on IDTechEx. February 5, 2024 Variable renewable energy (VRE) generation sources like solar and wind are expected to increasingly move toward being the dominant source of electricity globally by midcentury. With the variability of intermittent cycles of electricity generation provided by these sources, …

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Increasing alternative energy standards would bring billions in investment to Pennsylvania

Policy / By Staff

Three business groups crunched the numbers and found that, if a 30% by 2030 plan was enacted, more than $13.1 billion could be invested in Pennsylvania in that time period and 129,000 jobs could be created. February 5, 2024 The governor of Pennsylvania has made a campaign pledge of 30% renewable energy by 2030. While …

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Valta Energy develops 1.5-MW rooftop project, part of LADWP Feed-in-Tariff solar program

Projects / By Staff

In 2013, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) launched the nation’s largest urban rooftop FiT program, helping business owners turn their rooftops into an asset. The FiT program is credited with spurring major private investment in clean solar power in L.A. County, and just resulted in its largest rooftop solar project yet. …

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Five drivers of New York City solar energy expansion

Markets / By Staff

Changing regulations, programs, and renewable energy targets are placing New York City on a path for increased solar buildout. February 5, 2024 New York City faces unique challenges to meet its renewable energy goals, being a densely populated area with a robust built environment. Despite the challenges, the city is going all-in on solar with …

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IRS pre-registration portal open for IRA elective pay and transferable credits

Policy / By Staff

On December 22, 2023, the IRS opened the pre-filing registration portal for credits to be claimed under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). Registration through the portal is required to obtain a registration number to be included on the income tax return filings needed to claim the tax credits. This registration impacts both tax …

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Solar recycling headquarters and research lab opens in Arizona

Markets / By Staff

Backed by funding from leading corporations and institutions, Solarcycle sets up shop in Mesa, Arizona, to advance a circular economy for the solar industry. February 5, 2024 Solarcycle, a solar recycling company, announced the opening of its new headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. In addition to office space and a recycling facility, the headquarters is also …

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Imperial Star Solar to open 1.5-GW solar panel factory in Houston this year

Industry / By Staff

A Cambodian contract manufacturer for many Chinese Tier 1 solar panel companies is bringing its own brand of panels to the United States, with plans to start a 1.5-GW solar panel assembly factory outside Houston this September. Imperial Star Solar, a company with Chinese origins, has been operating a 2-GW cell, 2.5-GW solar panel manufacturing …

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The Solar Policy Scoop: February 2024

Industry / By Staff

Fair Access to Community Solar Act filed in Washington stateOlympia, Washington The Fair Access to Community Solar Act, introduced in both the Senate and House, establishes a community solar bill crediting program to ensure subscribers earn a proportionate credit on their monthly utility bill. It was later reported that the bill was held in the House …

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Sunrise brief: Utility opposition stymies Fair Access to Community Solar Act in Washington

Installation / By Staff

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