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JinkoSolar and Trina Solar have separately reported that on-field testing shows tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules outperform p-type back-contact PV modules in monthly power generation. October 18, 2024 From pv magazine Global Chinese solar module manufacturers JinkoSolar and Trina Solar have each published white papers this week that demonstrate their TOPCon panel technologies offer superior power yield …

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A survey conducted by Paces said average acreage and feeder capacity are shrinking in Illinois and New York. October 17, 2024 Renewable energy project planning software developer Paces released a report indicating that there is a decline in optimal sites for solar and wind projects. The study focused on Illinois and New York. As a …

Optimal sites for solar projects are becoming harder to find Read More »

Researchers from Canada’s Western University assessed eighteen case studies across thirteen US states and found in areas an economic case for disconnecting from the electricity grid in some areas with high solar irradiation and high electricity rates. They say economic grid defection and utility death spirals are becoming salient issues in the U.S. October 17, …

Grid defection is profitable in some solar-rich U.S. locations Read More »

Total corporate funding in the solar industry reached $22.3 billion over the first nine months of 2024, representing a 23% year-on-year decrease. Mercom Capital Group says that while global uncertainties are affecting investor confidence, an increase in debt financing and resilience in newly-announced large-scale project funding remain bright spots for the sector. October 17, 2024 …

Solar corporate funding down 23% so far this year Read More »

The Sierra Club, an environmental group with a focus on reducing fossil fuel pollution, has graded 75 utilities on their resource plans through 2035. The average grade was a “D.” October 11, 2024 The Sierra Club has issued a report on how the resource plans of half the nation’s utilities will affect their emissions from fossil fuel …

Large utilities plan to replace only half their fossil generation by 2035 Read More »

While some Texas lawmakers are pushing restrictions to solar development, 89% of surveyed Texans, including 83% of self-identified Trump voters, said they support the right for property owners to lease land for solar development. October 9, 2024 A new poll found overwhelming popularity of solar as an electricity source in the state of Texas. A …

Over 60% of surveyed Trump voters in Texas said they support solar tax credits Read More »

To help states launch programs to compensate owners of distributed batteries for providing energy at peak times, Solar United Neighbors has developed model legislative language. Under one approach, the owner of a 5 kW battery could earn $1,100 per year. October 9, 2024 The nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is working to help states …

Enabling distributed battery owners in every state to earn compensation Read More »

While low prices are making life difficult for manufacturers, especially outside China, demand remains strong for stationary storage and electric vehicle (EV) devices, according to IDTechEx. October 4, 2024 From pv magazine’s ESS News K-based research company IDTechEx has published a ten-year outlook for the global lithium-ion battery industry which predicts the market could be …

Lithium-ion battery market to top $400bn in 2035 Read More »

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Sunrise brief: Preliminary decision announced on U.S. solar cell imports Read More »

A Q3 market insight report update from Anza shows solar module prices have increased roughly 10% from their all-time lows. October 2, 2024 Marketplace operator Anza released its Q3 solar module pricing insights report, highlighting market price averages for the distributed generation space. Distributed generation (DG) includes residential, commercial, industrial, and community-scale projects, excluding utility-scale …

U.S. market solar panel prices increase from April lows Read More »