March 4, 2025 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Solar generation up 27%, accounting for 6.8% of all electricity

The Energy Information Administration reports that utility-scale solar grew by 32%, while distributed solar increased by 15%, bringing their respective shares to nearly 5% and 2% of total electricity generation. Overall, U.S. electricity generation rose by 3.1% year over year. March 4, 2025 Over the past 12 months, solar photovoltaic sources accounted for more than …

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SolaTrim releases new pest-abatement system for residential solar projects

Industry / By Staff

SolaTrim has launched a new pest-abatement system for residential solar projects, the ST-500 panel. Measuring 5 in. in height, the ST-500 offers enhanced versatility for protecting solar arrays from harmful pests and debris buildup with less trimming needed. The ST-500 features durable, weather-resistant aluminum construction with a sleek black coating for a seamless appearance. Its… …

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California community solar bill offers opportunity to reclaim leadership

Policy / By Staff

AB 1260 has support from more than a dozen local and national energy, housing, environmental justice, and ratepayer advocate organizations who believe it can establish a viable community solar program. March 4, 2025 Despite California’s former designation as a solar trendsetter, the state has never been able to establish a viable community solar program. The …

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SolarReviews survey finds most residential contractors confident about business in 2025

Industry / By Staff

SolarReviews has announced the results of its 2025 survey of the solar industry, detailed in the 2025 Solar Industry Survey Report. The survey — now in its third year — was conducted from December 2, 2024 through January 3, 2025, receiving responses from companies that represent many facets of the solar industry. The report breaks… …

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CAB Solar designs cable management system for hail stowing trackers

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CAB Solar, an above-ground cable management provider, has released its new ModulAir Hail Stow Hanger System for the solar industry. This newly designed hanger system was inspired by CAB Solar’s free-air solution, ModulAir, and developed for compatibility with the increased tilt of tracker system with hail stow protections. It also can be used with CAB… …

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Data center demands spark reevaluation of energy generation sources

Markets / By Staff

The rapid growth in data center construction is complicating the energy transition, said a panel of energy specialists during a recent online event. The webinar, hosted by Roxana Bekemohammadi, founder and president of the U.S. Hydrogen Alliance, and presented by Reuters, featured three experts from Mitsubishi Power who addressed the demands that new data centers …

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Alabama’s first utility-scale battery system planned for former coal site

Installation / By Staff

The BESS will be a standalone lithium iron phosphate system that will charge up to 150 MW of electricity with a two-hour duration. March 4, 2025 Alabama Power announced plans to develop the state’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) on the site of a former coal plant. The Plant Gorgas coal-fired plant generated …

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Canada and Mexico tariffs are back on, for now

Industry / By Staff

After announcing new 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico in February and then pausing them due to temporary agreements, the White House said it is going forward with them. According to the White House, the tariffs will go into effect today, March 4, because the countries did not “adequately address” cartel activity. A… …

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U.S. Army base adds 4 MW solar installation in Kansas | Projects Weekly

Projects / By Staff

This edition of Projects Weekly kicks off with the U.S Army is adding a 4 MW solar system to its existing installation in Kansas. In addition, Gore Street Capital has selected GridBeyond to optimize a 200 MW energy storage system in California, and SMT Energy has secured funding for a 160 MW / 320 MWh …

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