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Improving solar panel recyclability with lasers

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory developed a proof of concept for a method to remove polymers from solar panel manufacturing to enable more efficient recycling.

SunPower to close business units, cut about 26% of workforce

The US-based company announced plans to wind down its residential solar installation locations and close its direct sales unit.

High interest rates challenge global shift to renewables

A new report from Wood Mackenzie examines how the global shift to higher interest rates to combat inflation is squeezing the energy transition.

Bifacial panels, representing 98% of U.S. solar imports, may soon be subject to tariffs

The Biden Administration is expected to revoke tariff exemptions on bifacial solar modules following a petition led by Qcells, a company with a multi-billion-dollar investment in U.S. manufacturing.

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Hail damage and toxicity risks in solar plants

US news outlets have reported resident concerns about leaked toxins from solar facilities in Texas that were damaged by a hailstorm. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has rejected the reports, which contained categorically false information.

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LevelTen Energy reports stable solar PPA prices for US market

LevelTen Energy says in a new report that solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices have remained stable in the United States, indicating greater stability after a period of market volatility.

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US median residential solar price hits $2.80/W, with 8-year payback period

EnergySage says market figures from the second half of 2023 show moderate declines in the cost of solar and energy storage.

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California Supreme Court to review rooftop solar net metering

California’s highest court granted review to a lawsuit challenging a “regressive” rooftop solar policy called NEM 3.0.

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Solar is starting to sunset use of natural gas in Texas

Texas, the top US state for solar deployment in 2023, is seeing tangible changes to its daily electricity supply, lowering the need for natural gas peaker plants, said the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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US states to conserve land, water with solar on canals

Three large projects in California, Utah, and Oregon will cover water reclamation facilities with solar panels, offering co-benefits for energy production and water conservation.

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