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EWG challenging California Supreme Court on anti-solar ruling
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (429+ words) The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and its allies in California are asking the California Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that they say "threatens the future of clean energy in the state." Along with the Center for Biological…...
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4+ hour, 2+ min ago (12+ words) Big opportunities for solar carports in U. S. , amid unsteady market'Solar Builder...
Solx, Caelux agree to perovskite commercialization partnership
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (342+ words) The collaboration will integrate Caelux's energy-producing glass products into Solx's Aurora-brand platform, the companies say. The partnership will enable the creation of a solar module with double the number of power generation layers, which could increase efficiency of 28%, delivering "significantly…...
Slew of solar installations strengthen Texan energy grid | Projects Weekly
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1150+ words) Energy infrastructure developer Elevate Renewables has announced its closure of a $50 million Energy Transition Supplier Finance Facility, arranged by Dutch banking cooperative Rabobank. The facility will support a solar and battery project connected to power a data center, the company…...
Maryland to pass solar-forward 'Utility RELIEF Act"
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (483+ words) Maryland has become the second state in as many days to pass solar-focused legislation, following Virginia's fleet of renewable energy bills April 13. Better known as the Utility RELIEF Act, the state's HB1532 / SB841 is projected to save Maryland families "at least $150" on…...
Gov. Spanberger signs suite of solar, storage bills for Virginia
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (490+ words) Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger campaigned on lowering spiking energy costs in America's southernmost commonwealth state. That mission just became much easier, thanks to a flurry of signatures. On April 13, the first-term governor made good on her foremost campaign promise, signing…...
New IEEFA report finds building solar cheaper than gas power plants
1+ week, 5+ day ago (452+ words) A recent report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has found that gas-powered electricity generation plants are now more expensive than simply building a solar field. The cost of gas-fired power generation has jumped over the…...
Deadline approaching to comply with new NERC regulations
1+ week, 6+ day ago (346+ words) The 60 k V threshold marks a critical divide in electric power systems, separating distribution-level, localized operations from high-voltage, BES transmission practices. Adopting strict transmission-grade operating practices for infrastructure at or above this voltage is crucial for grid reliability, efficiency, and…...
Balcony solar bills take hold across state legislatures
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (1473+ words) Residential solar: it's not just for homeowners anymore. Originally taking off in Europe near the end of the last decade, plug-in solar systems, or "balcony solar," has come to prominence most notably in Germany throughout the 2020s. Now, the products are…...
California legislature approves VPP bill to reduce energy rates
1+ week, 6+ day ago (437+ words) California lawmakers have voted in favor of deploying virtual power plants (VPPs) to help reduce energy costs for residents. The California Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Commerce approved a bill to reduce electricity rates by turning networks of customer…...