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According to the ACCEE report, many US households face a high energy burden, spending 6% of their income on energy bills. Additionally, 13% of US households face a severe energy burden, paying over 10% of their income towards energy bills, which means they are facing high financial strain from energy bills, as they can’t afford […]

According to satellite systems NOAA, TESIS, and scientific international weather laboratories worldwide, a new Earth-directed solar storm is heading. This one is moving much more slowly and will not pack as big a punch. However, it will still impact radio operations, GPS, and grid systems. Solar flares, also known as geomagnetic storms, are the Sun’s

Lawmakers have approved a trio of new bills to support solar in Maryland. This bill’s approval came just hours before the end of the 2025 legislative session. The package includes three bills. These bills emphasize helping low- and moderate-income families, cutting energy costs, boosting in-state power generation, and preparing the state for climate change challenges.

Long-range electric vehicle (EV) that offer at least 300 miles (480 km) of range in a single charge are now priced below the average cost of a new vehicle in the US. These long-range vehicles were expensive before. More people can now switch to EVs at an affordable price.

Solar energy storage deployment is rapidly increasing across the US.  A new report from Wood Mackenzie’s U.S. Energy Storage Monitor shows a 90% year-over-year increase in solar battery installations. Drastically lowering costs, improved supply chain efficiency, and booming demand for clean and renewable energy have fueled the storage boom. Solar Energy storage breaks record in

According to Bloomberg NEF, the United States’ solar power generation increased by 0.9%, with solar power expanding by 15.4% and hydro and wind power declining. The Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) published the information in their Sustainable Energy in America 2024 Factbook. With 23.7GW of installed capacity for the year,

U.S. can meet nearly half its power needs with rooftop solar. Discover the remarkable rise of rooftop solar, growing 1000% in a decade. EA report highlights potential powering 45% of US needs.

The electric vehicle market has shown an impressive boom in getting EVs over the past years. More buyers are now switching to EVs as a clean mode of transportation. Urban Science reports that cities like San Francisco have seen impressive growth of over 35%. EVs now earned a 7.8% share of the vehicle market across

In recent times, the United States has been making big strides in switching to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. This shift is happening because people are worried about the environment, there are good economic opportunities, and technology is getting better. Two important laws, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL),

Establishing partnerships with local governments is a valuable opportunity for the solar industry. It enables the industry to contribute significantly to attaining sustainability, resilience, and equity objectives within communities. Ohio took the initiative to promote solar energy by proposing a solar growth model. They implemented various local-level initiatives to increase the use of solar energy and storage

On October 14, A solar eclipse in North and South America is expected. During this eclipse, some states will experience a reduction of up to 17% in their daily solar energy production. The eclipse will start in the southwestern United States, then it will move from Oregon to Texas. Afterward, it will continue through Mexico, and Central America,

In the second quarter of 2023, there has been significant progress in the energy storage market in the United States. By adding 5,597 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage, the U.S. market has set a new battery storage installation record.  In Q2, the grid-scale energy storage sector took the lead, setting a new record by installing

Hoymiles has recently launched a hybrid inverter for residential PV sector. These Hoymiles microinverters provide a power range of approximately 3.8 kW to 11.5 kW, offering an efficiency of 97.6%. Hybrid inverter from Hoymiles reaches 98% efficiency, offering smart backup power and enhanced performance for residential systems.

The Texas grid operator ERCOT has found a quick way to add more solar and wind power to their system. They did this by using the ERCOT interconnection process which is based on the “connect and manage” approach. In 2021, they added 6 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy. This is three times more than what

Solar technology is rapidly evolving, offering new hope for clean energy. Scientists are proposing innovations in solar photovoltaic (PV). Increased PV performance strengthens the value of solar as a mainstream energy source. Many are now turning to the best solar panels to meet sustainability goals and reduce costs. Learn how new advancements are shaping the future.

Just one year after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law, the solar industry is becoming a vital part of America’s economy. The solar sector is accelerating at record speed. Due to new solar incentives and solar power incentives, companies that work with the solar industry are making strategies to invest more than $100 billion

As extreme weather is becoming frequent, more people want energy independence. More families are now planning to install solar battery storage systems in their homes. People now witness the importance of battery backup, not just solar alone. Furthermore, adding solar batteries help communities bounce back quickly after power outages or blackouts. Learn how this smart energy solution boosts resilience amid extreme weather.

In the second quarter of 2023, there is a significant increase in the demand for renewable electricity in the United States, despite the challenges in the supply chain and laws against renewable energy in Texas. Edison Energy reported that buyers were more interested in renewable electricity due to new tax credit guidelines in Inflation Reduction

The EV charger market in the US is growing rapidly. The EV charger is expected to nearly double by 2027, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest U.S. Distributed Energy Resource Outlook. The report projected 262 gigawatts (GW) of new distributed energy resources (DER) and demand for flexible capacity. This boom is mainly due to the growing

Enphase has announced the release of its most advanced residential energy storage product, named IQ Battery 5P. It’s the most powerful Enphase battery yet. This new model is now available in the US and Puerto Rico. The IQ Battery 5P stands out due to its modular design. It allows homeowners to customize their energy storage

Large-scale solar panel projects can generate hundreds of megawatts of electricity. According to the Industry organization’s estimation, it will require 10 million to 11 million acres of land to power the entire United States with solar energy. This does not include solar energy coming from rooftops and carports’ solar installations. To seek the Biden Administration’s

Solar panels made in the USA can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A recent study by Cornell University says domestic production can reduce emissions by 30%. Moreover, this move can also reduce energy consumption by 13% by 2035. Homeowners who choose solar panel installation speed up clean energy goals. The Study’s Key Findings Cornell researchers studied the

As more homeowners are switching to solar panels to reduce their electric bills, a new question arises: What happens to these panels once they have reached the end of their life? Surprisingly, many of them end up in landfills. A new innovation by scientists in China could change the game for solar recycling. According to

Floating solar panels, also known as floatovoltaics, are a new renewable energy option, as they have huge potential. They change the way we produce clean energy. Instead of installing solar panels on land, we can place them on lakes, dams, and even offshore water. The market for floating solar technology is projected to expand by 43% a year over the next decade. Learn more about this innovation.

Rooftop solar systems are transforming how businesses and homeowners generate electricity. It helps to reduce electric bills, provides clean energy, and offers ongoing returns from solar production credits like SRECs and TRECs. But one unexpected threat that often goes unnoticed, birds. Pest birds don’t just leave a mess. They can cut your system performance by as

The solar panels industry has once again led the way in America’s energy transformation. According to the report by Wood Mackenzie, Global Solar Module Manufacturer Rankings, the top 10 solar panel manufacturers shipped a combined 500 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) modules. That is almost double the volume shipped in 2023. Despite the huge growth

An American-made solar energy system is no longer a dream. It’s happening, and it’s happening fast. Learn more about domestic production!

Vice President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. The IRA has allocated $370 billion for climate and energy projects for the future ten years. The inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the largest climate and energy spending package in American history. The massive energy, climate, and tax package allots $370 billion

A new study from Stanford University shows powerful insights about the future of renewable energy resources. The study says that switching to clean energy technology, especially wind, water, solar, and renewable energy storage, could pay for itself in just 6 years. Dr. Mark Jacobson’s findings across 145 countries confirm that switching completely to renewable energy

President Joe Biden issued two executive orders on June 6th, 2022. The first was to strengthen the solar installation and manufacturing industries in the United States of America (USA). An emergency declaration was issued to deal with a lack of solar panels in the country. Second, the Défense Production Act was invoked to encourage domestic

According to the study, crack percentages up to 11 percent have a minor impact on solar cell performance. It is evident that the hotspots are likely to form if the crack percentage is between 11 and 34 percent. Researchers at the University of York have investigated the impact of fracture size and hot spot formation