Solar news today

Here are some of the latest solar news updates:

Solar Energy News

  1. Record-Breaking Solar Power Generation: The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that solar power generation reached a record high in 2020, with 728 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity added globally. (Source: IEA)
  2. Solar Panel Prices Drop: The cost of solar panels has fallen by 70% over the past decade, making solar energy more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: BloombergNEF)
  3. Solar Power to Reach 30% of Global Electricity Generation: The IEA predicts that solar power will account for 30% of global electricity generation by 2050, up from 3% today. (Source: IEA)

Solar Industry News

  1. Tesla's Solar Roof: Tesla has launched its solar roof product, which integrates solar panels into roofing tiles. The product is available in the US and Canada. (Source: Tesla)
  2. SunPower's X-Series Solar Panels: SunPower has launched its X-Series solar panels, which offer higher efficiency and power output than previous models. (Source: SunPower)
  3. Vivint Solar's Acquisition: Vivint Solar has acquired Gehrlicher Solar America, a US-based solar installer. (Source: Vivint Solar)

Solar Policy News

  1. US Solar Tariffs: The US Department of Commerce has imposed tariffs on solar panels and cells imported from several countries, including China, Vietnam, and Thailand. (Source: US Department of Commerce)
  2. European Union's Solar Strategy: The European Union has launched a new solar strategy, aiming to increase solar power generation to 35% of the bloc's electricity mix by 2050. (Source: European Commission)
  3. India's Solar Policy: India has set a target of 40 GW of solar power capacity by 2030 and has introduced policies to support the growth of the solar industry. (Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India)

Solar Research News

  1. Solar Energy Storage: Researchers have developed a new solar energy storage system that can store energy for up to 24 hours. (Source: University of California, Los Angeles)
  2. Solar Panel Efficiency: Scientists have developed a new solar panel material that can convert 26.7% of sunlight into electricity, a record high. (Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
  3. Solar Power and Water: Researchers have found that solar power can be used to purify water, providing clean drinking water for communities in developing countries. (Source: University of California, Berkeley)

These are just a few of the latest solar news updates. If you'd like to stay up-to-date with the latest solar news, feel free to ask me to send you a daily or weekly summary!