Solar
Here’s what is holding back solar and wind developers
According to a new report, community opposition is among the chief causes of utility-scale project cancellations.
Faster, cheaper, better: tech innovations in renewables
How robots, automation, and data are improving the performance of wind and solar.
Solar manufacturers are gearing up to take advantage of the new tax credit transfer market
First Solar was the first U.S. solar manufacturer to make a credit transfer sale public — but more are on the horizon.
With workers hard to find, the solar industry tries new recruiting tactics
The industry needs a lot of new skilled workers, but they're hard to find: "We are all facing the same problem."
Aluminum solar frames are a house of cards
Switching to steel would mitigate many of the risks that currently plague the solar industry.
With $335 million raise, ArcTern Ventures targets mobility, home electrification
The VC firm says there’s “no doubt on solar,” but anticipates an industry-wide focus on near-term bets.
Scale acquired 500 megawatts of community solar
The expansion of an earlier deal with Gutami Solar reflects the fact that community solar is increasingly a priority for the company.
Perovskite solar got a $6 million boost
As the sector picks up some speed, Tandem PV’s most recent round of funding will support the development of the company’s first manufacturing plant.
Microsoft’s unusual solar market strategy
With its recent Qcells deal, the company is wading into the mire of panel procurement to help ensure a stable supply chain.
The terawatt era of PV: ‘Solar will be the gas of today’
On The Carbon Copy podcast: What does it look like for the global market to install a gigawatt every day?
‘Better, faster, cheaper, safer’? The renewables industry looks to new tech to drive efficiency
Developers are experimenting with automation and software to streamline their work.
What’s going on with Heliogen?
The company is hoping artificial intelligence can redeem solar thermal in U.S. markets.
In a first, First Solar cashes out 45X credits
With the $700 million sale of domestic manufacturing credits, the solar panel maker is doubling down on liquidity moving into 2024.
SunPower's financial woes are tied to inventory and a residential solar slowdown
It’s been a tough week for the company, capping a brutal year for residential solar.
A mixed year for US solar: falling module prices, equipment delays, and grid constraints
Headed into 2024, the solar landscape has recovered from a 2022 contraction and looks ready for growth.