Bloomberg NEF says U.S. clean energy generation grew by 0.9%, with wind and hydro generation falling and solar generation growing 15.4%. February 28, 2024 The U.S. deployed 35.3 GW of new solar capacity in 2023, an increase of 52% versus the 23 GW deployed in 2022. Despite lower electricity demand, significant declines in both wind …
U.S. solar up 52% in 2023 as nation deploys 35.3 GW of capacity Read More »
Recent studies show the many benefits of community solar, and to keep it on an upward trajectory, the Coalition for Community Solar Access encourages growth in third-party programs. February 28, 2024 With an estimated 6.6 GW of community solar installed across the United States the nation has a long way to go toward achieving the …
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A solar system atop an apartment complex that allows tenants to subscribe to the power generated on-site recently completed its first 18 months in service, and the groups involved have shared the results. Project TexFlex, an initiative from PearlX Infrastructure and supported by SolarEdge equipment, was launched at the 2410 Waugh Apartments in Houston in …
Quasi-community-solar project at Texas apartment shares 18-month energy results Read More »
The U.S.-based solar panel manufacturer issued strong 2024 revenue expectations in its Q4 earnings report. February 28, 2024 First Solar, U.S.-based manufacturer of cadmium telluride thin-film solar panels, now in its 25th year of operations, released its Q4, 2023 earnings. Revenues totaled $1.16 billion, coming in slightly below expectations of $1.32 billion. The company reported …
First Solar plans to double manufacturing capacity by 2026 Read More »
The Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in energy construction, applications for the $2,500 scholarship are due by May 31. Students can submit applications through the SkillsUSA website at skillsusa.org. The Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship is a five-year program that was established …
Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship accepting applications to support energy construction Read More »
New reporting from Bernreuter Research found that polysilicon imports into China have fallen to the lowest level since 2011. Outside imports of polysilicon fell by 28.5% to 62,965 MT in 2023 — now less than the 64,614 MT reached in 2011. Credit: Hemlock “The non-Chinese polysilicon manufacturers Wacker, Hemlock Semiconductor and OCI Malaysia are increasingly …
More non-Chinese solar polysilicon is being sent to Vietnam to comply with AD/CVD, UFLPA Read More »
Eland Solar 2 and Skeleton Creek are two high-capacity factor renewable power plants moving through development. February 28, 2024 Two unique power plants with high-capacity factors, one using wind and the other using solar, are set to come online. These facilities are designed to maximize the value of their interconnection (IX) connections by transmitting as …
Solar at “twice the natural capacity factor of the sun” Read More »
Affordable Wire Management (AWM) now has two new hardware offerings: Photon Kit and Helios Beam Rod. Helios Beam Rod AWM’s Photon Kit leverages winch technology with expert guidance to streamline construction and reduce labor costs during messenger cable install. Traditionally, above-ground cable management systems have required the installation and tensioning of thousands of feet of …
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