Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson explains how the areas of Los Angeles that were recently hit by fire have now the opportunity to reduce energy bills and reconstruction costs by rebuilding only all-electric homes. March 3, 2025 From pv magazine Global On January 18, 2025, I was fortunate, thanks to a non-profit Empowered by Light and …
Rebuild fire-devastated homes all-electric with solar Read More »
The bills would direct the Illinois Power Agency to procure the same amount of energy storage as required in California, which uses twice as much electricity as Illinois. March 3, 2025 Legislation proposed in Illinois aims to establish the state’s energy-storage mandate and implement a virtual power plant (VPP) program to help optimize the power …
Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target by 2035 Read More »
Robotics company ULC Technologies was contracted by Rosendin to design and develop a robotic solution for solar module installation. The robotic systems, which have already undertaken field trials on real-world utility-scale solar construction sites, work in collaboration with skilled trade workers to accelerate construction timeframes, increase worker safety and support the expansion of renewable energy… …
ULC Technologies solar robots have potential to install 600 panels in 10 hours Read More »
Cypress Creek Renewables signed an environmental attribute purchase agreement with Meta to support the 505 MW Hanson Solar facility in Coleman County, Texas. March 3, 2025 Cypress Creek Renewables, a developer, owner and operator of solar power plants across the U.S., signed an environmental attribute agreement with Meta, a corporation that demands vast quantities of …
Renewable America announced it has achieved commercial operation for its West Tambo Clean Power II (WEST-II) site. This 8.5-acre, 2.93-MWDC solar project, located in Livingston, California, is situated in a community designated as both disadvantaged (DAC) and low-income (LIC). WEST-II will provide clean, renewable energy to San Jose, California. “The WEST-II site combines environmentally disadvantaged… …
Renewable America completes nearly 3-MW solar project for low-income San Jose residents Read More »
Despite uncertainty, discussions at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 conference made clear that strengthening domestic manufacturing is a priority of the new administration. March 3, 2025 The U.S. battery industry is in a state of flux as federal policy shifts create uncertainty in the energy storage sector. Despite the unpredictability, one clear …
Market and policy tailwinds drive uptick in domestic battery manufacturing Read More »
Schneider Electric announced Domaine Carneros, grower-producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wine and limited production pinot noirs, reduced its carbon emissions last year through the deployment of a solar-powered microgrid, achieving $70,000 in annual savings. In the heart of Napa Valley, Domaine Carneros has deployed Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Microgrid, a standardized, validated microgrid platform that manages… …
Napa Valley winery offsets nearly 80% of electricity with 427-kW solar array + microgrid Read More »
Solar products from Mexico and Canada slapped with tariffs for first time Washington, D.C. After President Donald Trump announced then quickly paused tariffs against Mexico and Canada in early February, the 30-day agreement is set to lapse on March 4. AP reports Trump plans to add an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods on that… …
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