Natcore’s Foil Cell creeps closer to commercialization
The U.S. cell manufacturer announced a partnership with Italian manufacturer Coveme to accelerate the development and commercialization of Natcore’s latest cell innovation.
Sunnova prepares for its first securitization
The $255 million offering makes Sunnova the latest distributed solar provider to offer securities backed by residential solar assets.
Solar represented 13% of California’s power in 2016
One in eight electrons generated in California came from a solar panel, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Suniva lays off workers in Georgia, Michigan
The company is reporting a “significant reduction in force” across all areas of its operations.
Trump executive order based on energy fantasies
In his latest executive order, the president and his administration showed a brazen willingness to manipulate fossil fuel workers as they move energy policy back to the 19th century.
Danfoss, GE partner to make SiC modules in New York
The Danish company says that its collaboration with GE will allow it to become the world’s leading provider of silicon-carbide power modules.
U.S. solar produced $154 billion in economic activity for 2016
A new interactive map from The Solar Foundation allows visitors to see the impact of the solar industry at state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional district level for the United States in 2016 .
Strategic siting can boost solar development in Africa, says Berkeley Lab
A report from U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) assesses the wind and solar potential of Africa. According to the study, the two technologies can play a major role in the energy economy of the continent, especially if strategic siting and international interconnections are implemented.
Tesla to begin taking orders for Solar Roof in April
Production of the luxury BIPV product will not begin until “mid-2017”, and a waiting list has appeared on the Tesla site.
Stanford advocates ending China solar tariffs
The report led by a former Wall Street Journal editor gives national advice that mimics policies under President Obama’s energy department, but is unlikely to go anywhere under Trump.
