Ryan Kennedy
Energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining slows the march to 100% renewables
Crypto mining electricity use can exceed that of large, developed nations. Solar and storage can help cut carbon impact, but could the power be best used elsewhere?
US poised to hit 336 GW of solar by 2027
Solar capacity in the United States is expected to grow from 129 GW today to 336 GW by 2027, according to the country’s Solar Energy Industries Association and research firm Wood Mackenzie.
Perovskite solar cell achieves 24% efficiency, retains 87% of output after 100 days
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States have made a breakthrough in high efficiency and stability for perovskite solar cells.
SolarEdge under investigation for alleged patent violations
The US International Trade Commission has launched a new investigation into SolarEdge, following a lawsuit from power electronics specialist Ampt.
Hydrostor’s 500 MW/4 GWh compressed air storage project
Hydrostor has selected an engineering company to provide front-end studies for a 500 MW compressed air energy storage project in California.
California to ban petrol car sales by 2035
The electrification of transportation is set to boost the need for solar energy buildout.
Toyota partners with US agency to develop MW-scale fuel cell systems
The two will study the scaling and integration of fuel cell systems for stationary power generation.
Renewables expected to generate 22% of US electricity this year
The Energy Information Administration projects renewable energy to reach a record share of generation mix this year.
More than 3 GW of solar panels held by US customs under forced labor law
ROTH Capital Partners reports 3 GW have been seized under enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
World to install 250 GW of solar this year says Bloomberg analyst
The latest modelling from Bloomberg senior clean energy analyst Rob Barnett indicates a 30% increase in global PV deployment this year, and double-digit growth through 2025.
