Space-Based Solar Power for U.S. Energy Independence

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:33:26 +0000

Space-based solar power (SBSP) could prove transformative to global energy demand by providing price-efficient, continuous clean energy from orbit (Figure 1). Recent developments, including low-cost space access, mass-produced satellites, robotics, […]

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Understanding the Domestic Content Bonus Credit and How to Maximize Incentives for Solar Projects

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:29:33 +0000

In May, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released additional guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA’s) domestic content bonus, part of President Biden’s economic strategy to boost […]

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ACWA Power’s operations span 81 assets in 12 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Along with a privately owned power production portfolio of 55.1 GW of thermal and renewable power, it has cultivated a foothold in water production—it is the world’s largest private water desalination company, with a capacity of 7.6 million cubic meters per day. Courtesy: ACWA Power

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BlueWave Announces Agrivoltaic Projects in Massachusetts

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:06:38 +0000

BlueWave, a solar power developer and owner in the U.S. Northeast, announced five projects across Massachusetts that incorporate the company’s innovative dual-use solar design and operate under the Solar Massachusetts […]

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The POWER Interview: Growing Importance of Solar Recycling

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:48:23 +0000

Waste from end-of-life solar panels and other solar-related equipment provides an opportunity to recover valuable materials, along with other benefits. The International Renewable Energy Agency said that by 2030, the […]

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Small Item, Big Impact: Why and How to Prioritize Solar Connector Safety and Performance

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:16:39 +0000

U.S. solar installations saw a banner year in 2023. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), new installs set multiple records, exceeding 30 GWdc of capacity and comprising more […]

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Solar Power Is Booming As End Of US Tariff Pause Puts Developers Under Pressure

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:44:58 +0000

Solar power in America is booming, but there are challenges ahead as the pause on imported solar panel tariffs has now expired.

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America Exceeds Five Million Solar Installations Nationwide

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 16 May 2024 12:15:44 +0000

The U.S. has officially exceeded five million solar installations, marking a significant achievement in the nation’s clean energy transition. This milestone comes just eight years after the U.S. reached one […]

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Federal Policies and Incentives Drive Demand for American-Made Solar Power Modules

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 10:11:49 +0000

The U.S. was one of the world leaders in solar equipment manufacturing a few decades ago, but then the Chinese stole the show. Now, however, American companies are finding a lot of new opportunities as a

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Clean-Energy Companies Urge Congress to Pass Siting, Permitting, and Transmission Reform

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:23:14 +0000

Nearly 200 solar and storage companies sent a letter to congressional leaders on April 17 calling for legislation to improve permitting, project siting, transmission, and public lands access for solar […]

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Community Solar Projects Bring Renewable Energy to the Masses

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:43:10 +0000

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) explains that community solar, also known as shared solar or solar gardens, is a distributed solar energy deployment model that allows customers to buy […]

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