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The pace at which states and utilities are requiring smart inverters for new distributed solar and storage installations “generally continues to be slow,” said Stephen Rymsha, Sunrun’s director of grid solutions, public policy. That matters because work in Hawaii, he said, has shown that hosting capacity for distributed solar and storage can increase by as much as …

Smart inverter adoption is generally slow nationwide, says Sunrun executive Read More »

Each region has a different way of doing things, whether it’s selecting sites, managing employees, or implementing manufacturing standards. Companies looking to expand into foreign markets need to be prepared to deal with these cultural differences, says Clean Energy Associates (CEA) Vice President Mark Hagedorn. June 25, 2024 From pv magazine 6/24 Tariff and trade …

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The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) released its 2024 PV Module Index report, evaluating the reliability, quality, and performance of solar panels. Solar modules are put through a variety of accelerated stress tests to evaluate these parameters. Through comparative test results, project stakeholders can select products best suited for a particular environment, location, or portfolio. To …

Top solar panel brands in reliability, quality, and performance Read More »

In a partnership with Duke Energy valued at an estimated $248 million, the U.S. Department of Defense will be the exclusive purchaser of all output generated by two new solar facilities, which will serve five military bases. June 24, 2024 With more than 300,000 buildings and 600,000 vehicles, the U.S. Government is the nation’s largest …

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A recent study by Berkeley Lab, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University found that sharing plans for large-scale solar projects with local residents improves the perception of such sites. June 21, 2024 From pv magazine 6/24 The United States has set a goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. To do so, …

Utility-scale solar development: Good planning makes good neighbors Read More »

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Sunrise brief: New York invests $5 million in agrivoltaics Read More »

Solar levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) has fallen to $29 to $92 per MWh, said a report from Lazard. June 11, 2024 Lazard released its annual report analyzing levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), a critical measure of cost-efficiency of generation sources across technology types. The report found that onshore wind and utility-scale solar have the …

Cheapest source of fossil fuel generation is double the cost of utility-scale solar Read More »

Potential sites for solar in Puerto Rico include reservoirs, brownfields, closed landfills, fossil generating plants after closure, and transmission rights of way, determined analysis by the National Renewable Energy Lab. June 11, 2024 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has estimated that five reservoirs in Puerto Rico could host 596 MW of floating solar, although …

Five Puerto Rico reservoirs could host 596 MW of floating solar Read More »

Two-year old Monalee developed an online platform for homeowners looking to buy solar PV and storage systems. Its software enables the process from quotes to financing, installation and after-sales support. June 11, 2024 From pv magazine Global Monalee, a U.S.-based software company has developed a web-based platform to enable investing in residential rooftop PV and …

Startup launches online platform for residential PV system purchase Read More »

Freight costs, which represent around 4% of a solar module’s total costs, are increasing on trade lines between the Far East and the US West Coast, Northern Europe, and Mediterranean region. June 5, 2024 From pv magazine Global Freight container shipping spot rates have increased to their highest level since 2022, according to data from …

Freight costs edge toward pandemic levels, hitting solar module costs Read More »