Research firm says the solar industry has reached a new stage in its evolution and is predicting around 350 GW of global solar installations annually for the next eight years. January 24, 2024 From pv magazine global Analyst firm Wood Mackenzie forecasts the solar industry will shift from a high growth industry to a slower-growing, …
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From pv magazine global A research team from the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have said that insect levels have tripled in less than five years at two solar sites built on retired agricultural land in southern Minnesota. Native grass and wildflowers were planted at the two solar facilities, operated by Enel …
A new Berkeley Lab study identifies the most prevalent community concerns around projects, as well as strategies for developers and others to improve those perceptions. January 23, 2024 Perceptions around large-scale solar project development, and the impacts of the projects, continue to be one of the key concerns that stakeholders keep in mind when thinking …
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With so much of the space in United States cities allocated for parking, the dual pronged approach of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – production tax credits to drive investment in domestic manufacturing and investment tax credits to attract consumer-side investment – means solar canopies can make a huge contribution to the net zero drive. …
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From pv magazine global Industrial conglomerate Johnson Controls introduced a water-to-water screw heat pump intended for use in small commercial buildings and district heating. The company said its new York YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable Speed Screw Heat Pump is the first of its kind using the R-1234ze refrigerant in North America. “R-1234ze is a refrigerant …
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The company’s PoweredUp Network program offers qualifying homeowners solar-plus-battery storage systems at zero upfront costs. January 22, 2024 Energy storage and management solutions provider Electriq Power Holdings is gearing up to launch 10 new “sustainable community networks” – programs that incentivize the deployment of solar-plus-battery storage systems – in Los Angeles County. The program, called …
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SolarEdge, an Israel-based inverter manufacturer, says it plans to cut about 900 jobs as part of a restructuring plan “designed to reduce operating expenses and align its cost structure to current market dynamics.” January 22, 2024 From pv magazine global SolarEdge announced a global workforce-reduction plan that will affect approximately 900 employees, or about 16% …
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The behemoth facility that Peloton intended to use to make fitness equipment will soon become a distribution center for First Solar’s U.S.-made thin film solar modules. January 22, 2024 In 2021, during the height of COVID and rise in the in-home fitness market, Peloton announced construction of a manufacturing facility of over one million square …
From pv magazine 12/23-01/24 Water, power, and shelter. Whether earthquakes, extreme weather, or sudden refugee crises occur, all three are crucial when disaster strikes. Solar is playing an increasing role in providing all three for first responders. While a mature technology, solar is a relative newcomer to emergency response. PV’s technological advances and affordable price …
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