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Day: September 17, 2024

Frank Family Vineyards now almost fully powered by onsite solar

Frank Family Vineyards, a part of the Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) family of brands, has announced the installation of 401 kWAC of solar power on its property. The installation will generate at least 75% of the winery’s electricity needs, including powering the winery, tasting room and new hospitality space, The Miller House. Through a combination …

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EcoSmart Finance taps Sirius PV for commercial solar benefits

Business and home improvement finance company EcoSmart Finance is partnering with Texas-based solar panel manufacturer Sirius PV to make it easier for businesses to invest in solar energy and take part in the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant process. “Our focus is on serving the commercial market and helping customers maximize solar incentives. …

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China urges U.S. to reverse new tariffs on solar, batteries, EVs

From pv magazine Global China’s Ministry of Commerce has urged the United States to reverse its decision to expand tariffs on Chinese goods. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative confirmed plans late last week to raise tariffs to 25% on Chinese batteries and steel, 50% on semiconductors, and 100% on electric vehicle imports from China. …

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Sandhills Energy bringing 2 municipal solar projects to Iowa

Sandhills Energy is set to begin construction on two solar projects – each exceeding 4 MW – in Indianola and Waverly, Iowa. These projects are being developed simultaneously as part of an ongoing collaboration between Sandhills Energy and the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) to enhance renewable energy generation and promote energy independence across …

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Hoymiles releases updated hybrid string inverter for U.S. market

Hoymiles presented its latest product and technology innovations, led by its HMS microinverter and HAS hybrid inverter, at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim, California. The HMS series of microinverters ranges from 1,600 to 2,000 VA. Its 4-in-1 design integrates four input channels in one single unit, so fewer microinverters are need for the same capacity. The …

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Firebrick thermal storage for industry could receive $75 million in federal funds

Two projects that would store heat in firebricks for industrial use may receive federal funding, in part because the projects are deemed highly replicable. September 17, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy is negotiating with alcoholic beverage producer Diageo North America an award of up to $75 million to install firebrick heat storage systems at …

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Union workers in solar industry increased 3% from 2022 to 2023

U.S. solar jobs grew 6% for a total of nearly 280,000 solar workers as of 2023, as part of the accelerating transition to clean, renewable energy that is sparking job opportunities across all 50 states. The 14th annual National Solar Jobs Census by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), an independent nonprofit organization, found the …

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