Greetings, solar enthusiasts!
Today, I’m thrilled to bring you a buffet of recent industry news, all of which stage a promising future for solar companies across the globe.
First off, in a dazzling demonstration of agrivoltaics, (a concept that harmoniously combines agriculture and photovoltaics), Savion has developed a 180 MW solar power plant in Madison County, Ohio—making this one of the very first operating utility-scale solar sites that integrate soybeans, alfalfa, and forage crop production within the solar array. It’s an exciting advancement in not only the solar industry but towards a sustainable future where renewable energy and farming can coexist.
Next up, we talk ethics. The Solar Energy Industries Association is seeking public comment on two new standards designed to foster ethical solar sales practices and improve safety and durability of rooftop solar installations. As we push for more homes to adopt solar panels for their homes, it’s crucial that we ensure the best practices are used.
Permitting has long been a thorny path for many solar companies, and the acquisition of Lyra by Aurora is set to change that. Lyra, a tool that provides permit packaging software, promises to streamline the process by automating permit-ready solar designs. This means faster and more efficient operations for solar companies, ultimately driving the industry forward.
On the other end of the spectrum, we’re reminded of the importance of safety and quality assurance in the solar industry with Sungrow’s thermal event testing trials. Sungrow argues that further rigorous testing is needed to increase public confidence in lithium-ion battery storage, a vital component in many solar array for home installations.
Rounding off today’s news, a recent poll conducted by RMI reveals that a whopping 83% of respondents consider solar electricity a “good idea”, despite an 8% decline in support since 2013. It’s clear that the interest in harnessing the sun’s power remains robust, underlining the importance of the services offered by solar companies.
Overall, these developments suggest a sunny future for the solar industry. If you’re contemplating installing solar panels for your home, now is a fantastic time to do so. And remember, every solar photon harnessed brings us a step closer to a more sustainable planet.
Keep your gaze trained upward – there’s loads of sunlight still to catch! Until next time, solar seekers.
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/07/17/sunrise-brief-inside-sungrows-thermal-event-testing/
