Solar Power Industry Conditions ‘Remain Challenging,’ SunPower CEO Says
Jennifer Delony | February 16, 2017 SunPower CEO Thomas Werner yesterday said that while long-term growth prospects for the solar power industry are compelling, the near-term conditions “remain challenging.”
3@3 on Solar PV: Solar at $0.25 a Watt explained
Jennifer Runyon | February 16, 2017 Today’s topics include the price crash in the solar PV manufacturing space and what that means for the industry going forward…
National Lab Studies Solar Panel Corrosion
Renewable Energy World Editors | February 14, 2017 Sandia National Laboratories last week said that its researchers are studying corrosion on solar panels to help industry develop long-lasting PV panels and increase PV system reliability.
Silicon Energy Storage Technology Scales Up for Commercial Production
Andrew Spence | February 14, 2017 One of the most abundant elements on earth is being used to create an energy storage system that can heat homes as well as store electricity.
National Grid Announces Reforming the Energy Vision Project
Casey Anderson | February 16, 2017 National Grid and Utilidata announced a partnership in Clifton Park, N.Y., as part of New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) …
US Solar Smashes Records with 95 Percent Growth
Renewable Energy World Editors | February 15, 2017 Each year solar analysts take stock of the industry’s accomplishments with the annual Solar Market Insight Report (SMI) and each time the…
Saudi Arabia Turning to Wind and Solar Power
Anthony Dipaola | February 14, 2017 The nation most identified with its massive oil reserves is turning to wind and solar to generate power at home and help extend the life of its crucial…
Siemens, Bentley Systems Agree to Offer Planning and Design Solutions for Utilities
PennWell Editors | February 15, 2017 Building on the strategic alliance between Siemens and Bentley Systems made public in November 2016, Siemens’ Energy
Cleantech Aims to Capitalize on Energy Storage and Integrated Energy Solutions
Ankit Mishra | February 15, 2017 The Cleantech Forum, organized by the Cleantech Group, took place on January 23-25. President Trump’s inauguration provided the
What if…Your Electric Utility Was a Benefit Corporation?
Matt Grimley. | February 14, 2017 Most of today’s investor-owned electric utilities retain their century-old monopoly, but insufficient regulation has often left the public good by the wayside.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency Commits $4.1M to Advance Energy Storage
Renewable Energy World Editors | February 14, 2017 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) this week said it has committed $4.1 million in funding for Sydney-based company Ecoult…
New Guiding Principles for Shared Renewable Energy Programs Released by IREC
Sara Baldwin Auck | February 16, 2017 The national market for shared renewable energy programs has grown significantly since the launch of IREC’s Model Rules for Shared …