In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Maxeon to offer warranty support for bankrupt SunPower
After closing its business, eligible SunPower customers will have their warranty supported by Maxeon.
With load growth and fear of rising utility bills, are low-income customers protected?
Although many states and utilities offer low-income assistance programs, what are the states with the most considerable data center growth already doing, and are they prepared for what’s to come?
Accelerating electrification through rate design
Economist-at-large Ahmad Faruqui proposes an incremental electric rate design that encourages electrification, lowering bills and lowering utility operating costs.
California hits new milestone with EV chargers
California installed 24,202 chargers in the first half of 2024, bringing the total to over 150,000.
Survey finds consumers overwhelmingly support renewables over fossil fuels
A report based on survey conducted by storage provider Powin says education needed to support future projects.
U.S. DOE allocates funding for community solar, battery storage in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes will fund solar and battery storage facilities across Puerto Rico serving low- and moderate-income communities.
Sunrise brief: Clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as U.S. economy
Also on the rise: Grid Strategies and The Brattle Group propose “urgent” interconnection fixes. EVLO introduces 5 MWh containerized battery energy storage system. And more.
One in nine U.S. K-12 students attend a school with solar panels
Over 1.8 GW of solar is installed at nearly 9,000 schools across the United States, said a report from Generation180.
EVLO introduces 5 MWh containerized battery energy storage system
The company’s new battery energy storage system packs 5 MWh and two- to four-hour duration in a 20-foot container.
