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Between September 2024 and August 2027, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) anticipates an impressive 91,167 MW in “high probability” solar energy additions. This figure is over four times that of wind’s expected 22,159 MW growth, making solar the fastest-growing resource in the nation. Hydropower, biomass, and geothermal will also grow, adding 1,280 MW, 124 […]

According to the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie’s latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report, in the second quarter, the U.S. market for energy storage grew rapidly, with the grid-scale segment leading the way with 2,773 MW and 9,982 MWh installed. Moreover, Texas, Arizona, and California contributed to 85% of the installations. Annual U.S. Solar

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

In Q2, solar accounted for 61% of the additional capacity added, with 95 projects put into service. 27 of the 95 projects have a capacity of 100 MW or more. The biggest in-quarter project was Repsol’s 500 MW Frye Solar in Texas. According to ACP, Texas has overtaken California as the state with the most

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.

Many homeowners are seeking ways to lower energy bills due to the recent increase in power rates. There are some adjustments you can make, like shutting off lights in free rooms, however, there are a lot of smaller tips you can do to reduce your energy usage. 3 Simple Ways for Lower Energy Bills Want to save money? Here

Over the past few years, there has been a significant rise in the impact of weather-related electric disruptions. These issues affect the distribution grid, which accounts for 90% of outages. In the past 5 years, 317 gigawatts of power have been disrupted, affecting 66 million users for long periods. By 2035, the deployment of rapid

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.

According to the Energy Information Administration’s latest report, the electricity generation with solar will increase by 3% in 2024. The EIA forecasted this in its Short-Term Energy Outlook report. The main force behind this energy shift is solar power. 41% more electricity will come from solar in 2024 than in 2023, according to the EIA. Also, the significant increase

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

The recent study reflected that switching from corn-based energy to solar agrivoltaic systems could fulfill the entire U.S. electricity demand. This shift addresses energy needs and promotes sustainable practices, utilizing sunlight and agriculture together for a cleaner and more efficient power supply. It’s becoming more clear that when we plant grasses and flowers around or

Georgia just initiated a new solar lease program called BRIGHT (Building Renewables & Investing for Green, Healthy, and Thriving Communities ). This program aims to help residential homes to get solar power who might not qualify for paying for solar. The Capital Good Fund, a nonprofit organization, is running the program, and they have a

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),

Ernst & Young’s energy and resources report highlighted that solar power, despite economic challenges like inflation, stands out as the most cost-effective option in many markets. Globally, the average cost of electricity production for solar is 29% less than the cheapest fossil fuel alternative. Additionally, significant progress is being made in the cost competitiveness and

Deloitte’s 2024 outlook for the renewable energy industry in the United States shows a positive trajectory for solar energy adoption in 2023. The report highlights achievements in the first eight months of the year, with utility-scale solar capacity additions reaching an impressive 9 GW. This growth outpaces other energy generation sources, marking a 36% increase

  Long-term energy storage (LDES) technologies, in conjunction with renewable sources, can reduce worldwide industrial greenhouse gas emissions by 65%, as per a recent study by the LDES Council and Roland Berger. Long-duration energy storage is a vital element for a predominantly renewable grid. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) anticipates a need for 225 GW to

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts that solar power will beat hydropower, generating 14% more electricity in 2024. This forecast highlights the role of sustainable energy sources in reducing our carbon footprint and promoting a more eco-friendly energy landscape. The U.S. is making remarkable strides toward an affordable energy future. Solar power ascends the ranks of electricity generation sources.

According to the American Clean Power Report, the United States has added a total operational clean power capacity of 243 gigawatts. This amount is sufficient to supply electricity to 65 million residential homes. As highlighted in the Q3 2023 market update by ACP, solar power has maintained its lead as the primary renewable energy source

According to the latest findings in Environment America’s annual “Renewables on the Rise” report, A boom can be observed in solar power production during a decade. Solar is generating a staggering 12 times more electricity in 2023 than it did back in 2013.   In 2022, the United States achieved a milestone in its solar energy

According to the “Energy Infrastructure Update” report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), solar energy has taken the lead in new solar installations in the United States. It contributed 8,980 MW of new domestic generating capacity, accounting for 40.5% of the total. This data indicates that solar installations during the first eight months of

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

One year after the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, which established a durable industrial policy supported by substantial incentives for both the production and demand of solar components, prominent global corporations are making substantial investments in U.S.  manufacturing. Moreover, the major international corporations are making significant investments in American manufacturing. This

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

A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that the high costs of fossil fuels have made renewable energy sources more competitive. In 2022, 86% of the newly added renewable power capacity was cheaper than electricity from fossil fuels. This was equivalent to 187 GW of electricity.  IRENA’s report on “Renewable Power Generation

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

In 2023, the United States added new solar capacity to its electricity grid. According to the FERC’s latest report, out of the total 17,017 megawatts of total power added, about one-third (which is about 34%) came from solar power. However, one-sixth (which is about 16%) came from wind power.  Solar and wind combined make up

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 scientists of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have successfully made high-voltage monocrystalline mini Monocrystalline solar panels. These modules have the ability to convert laser light into electric energy. The composition of the minicells includes poly-Si/SiO2 passivated contact cells. The best features of these minicells are low resistance and they can withstand the high intensity

The land for the solar project installation is getting limited. To solve this problem, the officials of the city of Annapolis came up with a solution- landfill solar projects. The officials are trying to utilize the old municipal garbage dump for the installation of solar farms. In 1993, a landfill of about 62 acres (25

According to American Clean Power (ACP) report, this year the contribution of clean energy to the Texas electric grid reached record high. Clean power is the most cost-effective way to power and cool American homes in the summer heat. Renewable energy met the 30% power demand of the electric grids. This includes the all-time record

According to new research by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the installation of roof-integrated solar systems takes 44% less time as compared to standard systems. However, the installation time for roof-integrated photovoltaic (RIPV) systems is still comparable to standard solar systems. For retrofit RIPV projects, the installation time is higher due to complex installation

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

Solar + storage projects are likely to boost the resilience and efficiency of the global energy networks. This fact is agreed upon by 92% of solar industry professionals. Solar + storage systems have the ability to provide 100% renewable energy in a reliable and cost-effective manner. Furthermore, the solar industry can expect tremendous growth by

According to International Energy Agency (IEA), hydrogen power is the biggest innovative opportunity to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The Inflation Reduction Act 2022 is likely to invest approximately $369 billion in climate policies. This industry will be worth about $140 billion by 2030 and will likely scale up to $750 billion till 2050.

According to the International Energy Agency, the investment ratio has shifted significantly over the past five years. Currently, for every dollar in fossil fuels investment, a staggering 1.7 dollars are being invested in clean technologies Global fossil fuel investment is decreasing as the world moves towards clean energy. Efforts to reduce carbon emissions are no

Enphase Energy has recently introduced its latest residential battery, the IQ Battery 5P, which is its most powerful home battery available to date. This new Enphase battery system is now accessible to customers residing in the United States and Puerto Rico. The IQ Battery 5P stands out due to its modular design, allowing homeowners to

According to the data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), renewable energy sources supplied about two-thirds of new utility-scale power capacity. Even so, this addition occurs just in the first quarter of this year. New utility-scale solar capacity was 2,530 MW or 39.56% of the total. Similarly, the wind capacity was 1,475 MW or 23.06% of

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

The manufacturer of the best lithium-ion batteries LG is going to introduce a new residential energy storage system, Prime+. This technology will feature a flexible capacity to meet the fluctuating demands of residential energy backup solutions. There have been changes in policies of residential energy storage systems in markets like California and North Carolina. These changes mostly relate

 According to the study by BloombergNEF, the U.S. Will acquire enough solar and wind energy resources in the coming seven years. This energy will be sufficient to power at least 100 million houses in the U.S. This reality is only possible if we avoid hurdles like grid connection. The staggering boom in renewables is due to the calls

Electrical standards provider along with the U.S. Department of Energy “National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)” developed new cyber security standards UL 2941. This protocol basically furnishes a substructure for the inverters, EV chargers, wind turbines, fuel cells, and other resources operating within a grid interconnection. UL 2941 will foster cybersecurity standards across all new inverter-based

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the U.S. Thin film PV manufacturer First Solar were able to design Cadmium telluride (CdTe) bifacial solar panels. With these panels, the scientists are claiming to achieve the highest power density than any available polycrystalline absorber available in the market. The composition of these bifacial CdTe solar cells

Energy Information Administration (EIA) statistics show a consistent 2.5% increase in electricity prices for the past decade. Last year in 2022, the rising electricity rates in the U.S. accounts for almost 7.5%, making the year the most difficult one for ratepayers. The rising electricity rates in 11 states were about 20% more than they were in

Bloomberg NEF report shows that in 2022, the surge in the global energy storage market breaks all previous records. The market has seen a rise of almost 68% from the last year, with capacity addition of 16GW/35GWh. The global energy market is still burgeoning at a whopping 23% compound annual growth rate. The forecast for

Nature Communications by Cornell University recently published a paper depicting that made-in-U.S. solar panels can reduce carbon emissions in the United States. According to this research, reshoring crystalline silicon PV panel manufacturing in the USA can lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30%. It is estimated that the total solar reshoring can

The research group at the Chinese Academy of Sciences was successfully able to separate the glass and back sheets from the solar cells at the end of their life cycles. The groundbreaking substance behind this technique to recover undamaged solar cells is a dibasic ester(DBE). Not only the toxicity of this dicarboxylic acid ester is

Soon renewable energy resources will dominate the US utility grid. As per the latest report by Energy Information Administration (EIA), 82% of the solar, wind, and other battery energy storage technologies are planned to come online this year. Solar and wind technology is quite new at the utility-scale. Their capacity additions to the utility grid

The recent Climate Central report shows that currently, in the US, republican states lead the way in solar and wind power production. Last year national wind and solar power production shoot up to 16%. Through this amount of energy, 64mn Americans were able to power their households. This result came when the Biden administration started

Floating solar is a new renewable energy option, however, but it has huge potential. Globally, the use of floating solar panels is on the rise. The market for floating solar technology is projected to expand by 43% a year over the next decade. One of the most recent developments in the revolutionary growth of solar

The market for rooftop solar has a sense of stability because of the extension of the solar investment tax credit (ITC) and wind output tax credit, which has inspired hope and a long-term investment perspective. It is predicted as though the energy storage sector will finally take off this year.  Energy storage in the US seems to consistently

Solar projects that were delayed in 2022 are expected to come online this year, giving the solar industry a record-breaking capacity boost. The solar panels that were installed last year are also expected to generate power this year, which will help to meet the increasing demand for solar energy. The solar energy industry in the

This year, Five U.S. states are expected to introduce community solar programs. The trend of community solar will be challenging for Net Metering Schemes.  From 2018 to 2022, the US distributed solar market, which consists of projects with a capacity under 10 MW, doubled in size to 8 GW. Buildout was also delayed over the past four

Pest birds in the United States are one of the major reasons for the decreased efficiency of rooftop solar PV modules. These birds can cause problems like: What were the methods to avoid bird problems in the past? In the past, methods like propane cannons, spinning shiny discs, ultrasonic or audible sound systems, and iridescent

The Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC) plans to evaluate the commercial uptake of next-generation n-type photovoltaic cells. The solar industry needs these new n-type photovoltaic cells to keep cutting costs and increasing efficiency. We examine the potential of solar photovoltaic cell designs and potential hurdles to broader use. Scientists view n-type solar photovoltaic cell designs

For decades, the United States held the undisputed spot in clean energy products and renewable energy technology. But the nation’s demand is being met in recent years. Besides having a low capacity for solar inputs, the United States currently lacks ingot, wafer, and cell production facilities. Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act (SEMA) Suppose the

After passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the solar & wind energy industry will boost soon in the United States. According to the act, there will be 155GW addition in the industry. This will increase demand in both solar & wind industries. Inflation Reduction Act Impact on Solar & Wind Industry The Inflation Reduction Act

Panasonic introduced a NEW Warranty “EverVolt AllGuard All System” for its customers who purchase Solar + Battery Storage systems together. The bundle includes “Pansonic Solar Panels” & “EverVolt 2.0 Battery Storage”. However, this is the first warranty from Panasonic to include coverage for a solar panel system in addition to protection for the EverVolt 2.0

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA),Renewable energy will reach 22% of total generating in 2022. This boost is another step on the ladder of the energy transition.  The EIA predicted that by the end of the next year, this energy will make up 24% of total generation. Based on its monthly historical data releases,

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

According to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) renewable energy sources are contributing to energy-producing capacity in the United States. In the first half of the year, utility-scale capacity totaled 14,352 MW, with wind and solar power accounting to 67.01%. Geothermal 26 MW, hydropower 7 MW, and biomass 2 MW increased the total capacity. The remaining

A researcher Mark Jacobson from Stanford University summarizes a new research about renewable energy future. This research shows that 145 countries can easily fulfill their energy demands from solar, wind, water, and energy storage.  Renewable Energy Provides a Big Backup and Support: A large amount of energy comes from renewables that supports the daily life

 Princeton analyzed the bill’s substantial impact which has been due to the increasing rate of solar scale utilities in the United States. The rate increased five times since 2020. It was 10 GW now will reach 49 GW annually by 2024 told to Princeton. What is the inflation reduction act of 2022? There is a

President Biden presented the New American Energy Deal when he was at the Oval Office. He promised a new energy economy regarding clean energy. This will opens new economic opportunities for American workers and decrease the rate of unemployment, and helps in decreasing emissions. Action is even more necessary now, a year and a half

Rob Barnette, a senior analyst for renewable energy at Bloomberg predicts that solar capacity will increase in near future. He estimates that the global PV deployment will climb by 30% in 2022 and continue to grow through 2025. Statistics And Data That Witness Increase in Solar Capacity Also, the analyst expects global demand to drive

Commercial and industrial solar projects in the US must wait an average of more than three years for utility grid approval. As a result, there is a slowdown in solar development, an increase in costs, and uncertainty. But, due to the broken solar interconnection process, many projects are abandoned before they have even started. That’s

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

In half of the states, the protocols for connecting distributed rooftop solar energy resources don’t talk about energy storage. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council has made a detailed toolkit available to help states deal with this problem. Although, Energy storage sometimes increase the capacity of a distribution circuit by controlling when rooftop solar energy send

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

According to the “Electric Power Monthly” report, over 25% of the electricity produced by solar power sources from January-April 2022. Renewable energy generated an all-time high of 29.3 percent in April alone. Additionally, The data also shows that in the first three months of this year, residential solar increased by 28.93%. And wind jumped by

The United States of America has been one of the fastest-growing homes for solar energy. Out of all the states, New York has been the most responsive to adopting solar power. Ranks 7th in SEIA’s growth projection. According to the reports submitted by The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), NY has installed 163,000 solar projects.

For a homeowner, the main factors for investing in solar energy and other solar accessories are grid independence and home resilience. Also, environmental benefits of solar are also there but this may not be the major element for shifting to solar power. Solar panels, batteries & generators mainly work together to achieve home resilience and

The U.S. Department of Energy selected 19 projects (10 PV research projects) with a funding of 6 million dollars that pursue innovatively targeted, early-stage ideas in solar energy research and development. Projects got selected through the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and the Small Innovative Projects in Solar (SIPS) 2022 Funding Program.  SIPS projects focus

This solar energy policy snapshots contain all the latest regulations and research from all over the United States for June. Hundreds of environmental groups asked for an investigation into the electric utility industry (Washington, D.C.) Over 230 consumer, environmental, and public interest organizations petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the electric utility industry for “widespread

In the MISO balancing authority, tight reserve margins are threatening to lead to a power shortage. As responsible entities, balancing authorities form partnerships with utility companies and provide funding. This is for electric generation capacity in order to meet consumer demand.  The balancing authority plans to account for any fluctuations. They want to make sure

Due to the growing interest of the audience in switching to solar, we can observe the new solar trends in the solar industry rapidly. On one side, solar education is making people more conscious about using green clean energy resources for power generation. People are now more get attracted towards becoming Grid Independent. They want

Housing developments with solar are now affordable. Now housing developers and underserved communities both can get the increased public funding sources for going solar.  Due to increasing interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects of investment, Integrating renewable energy into affordable housing projects can benefit developers, municipalities, and end-users in terms of sustainability. Here are