Solar

California’s rooftop solar is a benefit, not a cost, to the state

A new study finds rooftop solar will save California $2.3B this year — a rebuttal to the ‘cost-shift’ math that’s led regulators to stifle solar growth.

By Jeff St. John . 15 November 2024

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Solar

The fight over California community solar: 'It's everyone vs. utilities'

Α broad and unlikely coalition has united behind a proposal that would finally let community solar flourish in California. Utilities are trying to stop it.

By Jeff St. John . 5 September 2023
Solar

New California rules would crush rooftop solar for renters

A proposal to drastically cut solar’s value for apartments, schools and farms could undermine California’s climate and energy equity pledges, opponents say.

By Jeff St. John . 28 August 2023
Solar

Biden admin slaps more tariffs on several Chinese solar manufacturers

The Commerce Department has concluded its probe of Chinese solar firms' tariff evasion. The ruling could derail the rapidly growing, import-dependent U.S. solar industry.

By Eric Wesoff . 22 August 2023
Solar

Con una nueva inversión de 32 millones de dólares, Bright acelerará instalaciones solares en México

La startup ha ayudado a instalar energía solar para 4700 clientes desde su fundación en 2015. Ahora, espera expandir a clientes comerciales.

By Eric Wesoff . 15 August 2023
Podcast

Beaming 24/7 solar from space

A science-fiction author came up with the idea. But could it actually be closer to reality than we think?

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By Shayle Kann . 49 min . 15 August 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

Maxeon looks to bring solar manufacturing back home with $1B US factory

The SunPower spinout selected New Mexico as the site for a huge solar factory that would be its first in the U.S. The Inflation Reduction Act is to thank.

By Eric Wesoff . 10 August 2023
Solar

Bright raises $32M to speed up rooftop solar installation in Mexico

The startup has helped install solar for 4,700 customers since its 2015 founding. Now, it hopes to build on that — and expand to commercial customers.

By Eric Wesoff . 8 August 2023
Solar

Rivian backs massive solar plant atop old coal mine in Kentucky

The 800MW colossus from BrightNight sets a new standard for renewables construction that benefits communities and the local environment as well as the climate.

By Julian Spector . 4 August 2023
Podcast

Rooftop solar boosts grid reliability in fossil-dependent New England

Solar systems on roofs in the region are helping to shut down a large gas-fired power plant. Meanwhile, utility-scale solar is keeping the lights on as Texas swelters.

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By Stephen Lacey . 32 min . 26 July 2023
Solar

Can America's canals double as solar farms?

Studies show that putting solar panels over waterways could boost clean energy and conserve water. The first U.S. pilot project is getting underway in California.

By Maria Gallucci . 26 July 2023