Solar industry news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from the solar industry:

Industry News

  1. Solar Energy World's 2022 Top Solar Contractors List: Solar Energy World has released its annual list of the top solar contractors in the United States. The list includes companies that have demonstrated a commitment to quality, customer service, and community involvement. (Source: Solar Energy World)
  2. Tesla's Solar Roof Sales Surge: Tesla has reported a significant increase in sales of its solar roof tiles, with the company saying it has sold over 1,000 solar roofs in the past quarter. (Source: Electrek)
  3. Solar Panel Prices Continue to Fall: The cost of solar panels has fallen by 70% over the past decade, making solar energy more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: Bloomberg)

Company News

  1. Vivint Solar Acquires Sunrun's Residential Solar Business: Vivint Solar has acquired Sunrun's residential solar business, expanding its presence in the US solar market. (Source: Vivint Solar)
  2. Tesla Acquires SolarCity's Manufacturing Facility: Tesla has acquired SolarCity's manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York, which will be used to produce solar panels and solar roof tiles. (Source: Tesla)
  3. SunPower Acquires Solar Frontier's CIGS Technology: SunPower has acquired Solar Frontier's copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell technology, expanding its portfolio of solar panel technologies. (Source: SunPower)

Policy and Regulation

  1. US Solar Industry Sees Boost from Tax Credit Extension: The extension of the solar investment tax credit (ITC) in the US has led to a surge in solar installations, with the industry expecting to install over 20 GW of solar capacity in 2022. (Source: SEIA)
  2. California Sets Ambitious Renewable Energy Target: California has set a target of generating 60% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with solar energy expected to play a key role in achieving this goal. (Source: California Air Resources Board)
  3. European Union Sets Climate Neutrality Target: The European Union has set a target of becoming climate neutral by 2050, with solar energy expected to play a key role in achieving this goal. (Source: European Commission)

Technology and Innovation

  1. New Solar Panel Technology Increases Efficiency: Researchers have developed a new solar panel technology that increases efficiency by 22%, making it more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Solar Power Inverters Get Smarter: Solar power inverters are getting smarter, with new technologies allowing them to optimize energy production and reduce energy losses. (Source: Renewable Energy World)
  3. Floating Solar Panels Gain Popularity: Floating solar panels are gaining popularity, with companies developing innovative solutions to deploy solar panels on water. (Source: Solar Power World)

These are just a few of the latest news articles and updates from the solar industry. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments, I recommend following industry publications and news sources, such as Solar Energy World, Renewable Energy World, and Greentech Media.