pv magazine USA – Solar Energy Markets and Technology
Jan 14, 2025 · Solar Energy Markets and Technology. Developed at the U. S. Ames National Laboratory, the novel magnetocaloric heat pump utilizes gadolinium as the working medium and reportedly matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance.
Enbridge breaks ground on 815 MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas
Nov 18, 2024 · The 815 MW Sequoia Solar project located about 150 miles west of Dallas, Texas is shaping up as one of the largest photovoltaic power facilities in North America.
Bankrupt solar installer Lumio acquired by Zeo Energy Corp.
Nov 8, 2024 · Florida-based residential solar and energy efficiency installer Zeo Energy has acquired Lumio Holdings, Inc. On September 3, 2024, residential solar installer Lumio filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The sale of Lumio to Zeo Energy closed on November 1, 2024.
Rural electric co-ops receive $4.37 billion in clean energy funding
Dec 23, 2024 · Awards of more than $4.37 billion through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program is intended to support at least 5,000 jobs, lower electricity costs for businesses and families, and reduce climate pollution by 1.1 million of tons each year.
Power Electronics to unveil its U.S. manufacturing plan details at ...
May 6, 2024 · Phoenix, AZ – Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of solar inverters for photovoltaic plants and a global leader in energy storage, is all set to participate in Cleanpower 2024, taking place this year from May 6th to 9th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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.
A solar-powered economy – pv magazine USA
Dec 13, 2024 · In the weeks leading up to the 2024 US presidential election, pv magazine USA held a three-day virtual event convening industry leaders to discuss solar, energy storage, and more. The Republicans will soon hold power in the United States. While the party has historically been fossil fuel-friendly, and hard on renewables, the undeniable value of solar has created a strong foothold in the energy ...
Five charts forecasting the future for solar energy
Dec 11, 2024 · Solar energy continues to charge ahead, increasingly becoming an essential part of the energy mix both globally and in the United States. The U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported that in Q3 2024, the nation installed 8.6 GW of solar capacity, setting a new Q3 record and climbing 21% compared to Q3 2023.
Tesla battery deployment up 157%; Megapack pricing down 44%
Jul 3, 2024 · In its latest quarterly press release, traditionally focused on vehicle production, Tesla revealed a significant increase in energy storage deployment, officially reporting revenue for 9.4 GWh of deployed storage products.
Solar industry thought leaders predict the future
Dec 30, 2024 · The change in administration brings some uncertainty but the momentum behind the industry has created jobs in many sectors, revived U.S. manufacturing and has created an economic force that is hard to ignore. Tigo Energy’s J.D. Dillon predicts that solar is here to stay. “Solar, as an industry ...