U.S. solar industry on track to install 250 GW in five years
Sep 24, 2024 · The U.S. solar industry installed 9.4 GW of new electric generation capacity in Q2 2024, thanks to strong clean energy policy, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. In August 2022 when President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, it was the largest climate and energy spending ...
IEA-PVPS calls for harmonized testing, certification for building ...
Dec 19, 2024 · The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) industry is facing significant challenges due to a lack of clear testing and certification procedures. It says international consensus and the harmonization of certification processes will be crucial for widespread adoption of the ...
pv magazine USA – Solar Energy Markets and Technology
Dec 16, 2024 · The big milestone comes on the back of a record month for electric vehicle sales and strong battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment. However, EV demand remains far behind BESS with the latter’s impressive growth reaching a year-on-year increase of 175% and cumulative 19.4 GWh deployed in November alone.
Massachusetts city sources solar power from Illinois
Dec 18, 2024 · The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts announced it will enter the nation’s largest-ever municipal virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA), committing to purchase the renewable energy credits (RECs) associated with a solar facility in Champaign County, Illinois.
Sunrise brief: DOE funds heated sand energy storage project pilot
Apr 3, 2024 · DOE funds heated sand energy storage project pilot A modeled commercial-scale project storing energy in heated sand could produce 135 MW of power for five days.The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a pilot project intended to demonstrate commercial viability.
Building an affordable energy future – pv magazine USA
Nov 27, 2024 · Electricity is an indispensable part of daily life, powering everything from our morning coffee to our evening routines. But in recent years, the cost of keeping our homes lit and appliances running is likely higher than it’s ever been.
News - pv magazine USA
Dec 11, 2024 · Latest news on the solar energy and photovoltaics industry in the USA: installations, manufacturing, markets & policy, and technology.
Fifteen states shine with 50%+ solar growth in a year
Nov 26, 2024 · Solar power electricity generation in the U.S. increased 17.5% in 2023 compared to 2022, accounting for 5.5% of all electricity.The momentum has continued in 2024, with solar up 22.5% year-over-year as of September, reaching 6.63% of all electricity over the past twelve months. Within this national growth, 15 states saw their solar generation increase by more than 50%, with many of these ...
Solar wins on cost – pv magazine USA
Oct 31, 2024 · On Day One of pv magazine USA Week, a panel of experts explored the levelized cost of energy as well as current challenges to capacity expansion.
Battery prices collapsing, grid-tied energy storage expanding
Mar 6, 2024 · From July 2023 through summer 2024, battery cell pricing is expected to plummet by over 60% (and potentially more) due to a surge in EV adoption and grid expansion in China and the U.S.