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From pv magazine Global Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc, according to Wood Mackenzie’s Global solar PV tracker market share’ report 2024. WoodMac’s analysis found the top 10 vendors accounted for 90% of the global market share. For the ninth consecutive year, US-based manufacturers Nextracker and Array Technologies took first and second place, with the former …

WoodMac says global solar tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 Read More »

A webinar hosted by Roth Capital Partners looked at the health of the residential solar market and forecasts for next year. July 17, 2024 After impressive installation growth rates of roughly 30% in 2021 and 2022, residential solar began to cool off in 2023 as high interest rates and policy changes challenged the value being …

U.S. residential solar down 20% in 2024 Read More »

Aurora Solar, a platform for solar sales and design, has acquired Lyra, a specialist in permit packaging software that enables solar professionals to automatically create permit-ready design plans. The solar permitting process can be challenging due to complex regulations and reliance on manual input methods. Aurora, which specializes in streamlining the sales and design process …

With acquisition of Lyra, Aurora adds automated permitting to its toolbox Read More »

The residential solar panel manufacturer introduced large format bifacial solar modules for larger projects. July 16, 2024 Mission Solar Energy, a solar panel manufacturer that recently has focused on the residential market, announced it has expanded its offerings with a new series of solar modules designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale project applications. …

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Support for solar electricity has declined by 8% since 2013, according to a recent RMI poll. July 16, 2024 Polling from the RMI reveals that the popularity of solar power among the U.S. population has dropped to 83%, down from 91% in 2013. During this period, the only energy source to see an increase in …

Solar electricity “a good idea” for 83% of poll respondents Read More »

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has flagged a cybersecurity risk for smart inverters, and is developing guidelines to prevent cyber-attacks. July 15, 2024 Cybersecurity guidelines for smart inverters used in small-scale solar deployments are available in draft form from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST observes that when smart inverters are “configured …

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A report from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) provides the latest on global and regional solar supply chains, technological trends, and market impacts from policy. July 11, 2024 Clean Energy Associates (CEA) issued its quarterly report on solar supply chain analysis, technological trends, and regional policy analysis.  The firm projects that after a more than 60% …

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Keeping the grid stable is priority number one for grid operators, and over the past century, various technologies and strategies have emerged and been implemented to assist with load management, frequency regulation, and black start capability, among others. Most of these solutions are designed to work with a grid characterized by high inertia provided by …

The secret to keeping a highly renewable island grid stable Read More »

A report from Deloitte showed how distributed energy resources (DER) can help the U.S. meet its climate goals while improving the functionality of the grid. July 2, 2024 As households are increasingly electrifying their appliances, heating and cooling systems, and shifting toward driving electric vehicles, electric utilities are faced with new challenges in serving demand …

U.S. household energy can wield 15 GW to affordably meet electricity demand Read More »

With a goal of achieving net neutrality by 2030, the University at Buffalo is not just generating clean energy with its solar installations, but serving as an example of how solar can become part of the landscape. July 2, 2024 The University at Buffalo (UB) has an aggressive climate action plan with a goal of …

University solar projects model institutional responsibility Read More »