Tim Sylvia
What can President-Elect Biden get done on energy in the first 100 days?
The former vice president has made a long list of promises and commitments to the environment and future of clean energy if elected. Which of these promises could we see immediate action on and which are years down the line?
First Solar posts strong Q4 results, announces 445 W module
Strong net sales, 1.6 GW of bookings, plans for a 445 W panel, and environmental recognition for the Series 6 line point to another successful quarter.
It’s cheaper to build new solar than it is to operate coal plants
New analysis released by Lazard compares the levelized cost of energy for various generation technologies on a $/MWh basis and shows that renewables, specifically utility-scale solar and wind, are the economic frontrunners.
Solar PPA prices in the US rise for the second consecutive quarter
LevelTen Energy’s Q3 2020 PPA Price Index report shows that average utility-scale solar PPA prices rose again in Q3, up to $29.3/MWh. And while the ITC step-down and simple economics are to blame, LevelTen shares that the increases are no cause for alarm.
Solar+storage replaces US coal plant
The utility plans to replace the San Juan coal-fired station’s 847 MW of capacity with 650 MW of solar generation and 300 MW/1,200 MWh of accompanying energy storage.
US highways have significant solar potential
A new report by the University of Texas at Austin’s Webber Energy Group looks at how much solar each US state could develop along interstate highways.
Not all solar panels are equal, says Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance
As the world accelerates toward decreasing carbon emissions, so too should the solar industry’s supply chain. This was the idea that has led to the establishment of the Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance this week.
Solar, wind expanding rapidly in US market
Solar has accounted for nearly 3.4% of total national generation thus far this year, with wind contributing 8.5%. Coal, meanwhile, has plunged from about 30% last year to just 17.8%.
General Motors to hit 60% renewables target with US solar deal
The automaker has signed a power purchase agreement for a 180 MW solar project to be built in Arkansas. First Solar will supply the PV modules.
Aerial imaging for residential PV
U.S.-based EagleView aims to set the “gold standard” for solar aerial imaging.
