Hello there, solar enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into various interesting developments in the solar industry that promise to change our views on renewable energy.
Starting in the Golden State, it turns out Californians across all political affiliations are showing support for the use of solar panels for your home and harboring genuine distrust towards traditional utilities. Despite this growing interest and support for rooftop solar, it seems like the state administration and utilities businesses are not making it easy for homeowners, schools, and farms to adopt solar. Rather contradicting, wouldn’t you agree?
The good news is that with the high demand and support from the public, it’ll be interesting to see how solar companies respond and step up their game. It’s these twists and turns that make following the solar industry so enthralling!
Migrating from news on solar companies to a connected arena, the battery industry is currently undergoing a massive shift. The rise of next-generation battery cells, particularly the advancements in prismatic cell technology, will undoubtedly restructure energy storage solutions. Imagine having your solar array for home fitted with one of these cutting-edge batteries. Pure, round-the-clock energy independence could soon be a reality!
Down under, Fortescue, an Australian mining and especially green energy major, is planning an industrious move into the American market. By creating a high-voltage battery pack, they plan to contribute to the growing renewable energy sector. The solar industry should be very intrigued by this large, new player entering the scene.
Over to batteries of colossal proportions now – we are hearing about an ambitious 3.2 GWh battery project in California. If approved, this gigantic battery could be fully operational by June 2028. Not only will it be a magnificent sight but mark a huge jump towards a renewable future fittingly in the solar loving state.
In a cool advancement for your electric vehicle owners out there, a California utility is offering bidirectional EV charging at dynamic hourly rates. If successful, it could potentially be a innovative model to follow for lowering distribution costs.
Unfortunately, it’s not all sunshine in the world of solar. A solar farm in Florida, dealt a bashing by nature. An EF-2 tornado, born from Hurricane Milton, sliced through Duke Energy’s Lake Placid Solar Power Plant. The ordeal greatly underscored the necessity for sturdy, and if possible, weather-resistant designs for solar installations. Despite this, it’s noteworthy that most of the facility remained intact – a strong testament to the robustness of modern solar infrastructures.
With this round-up, I hope I’ve brought you up to speed with the fascinating advancements and happenings in the solar world. Thanks for joining me in exploring these topics, and as always, we welcome your thoughts. Stay tuned for more insights on the solar industry next time!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/10/17/sunrise-brief-tornado-rips-through-solar-farm-in-florida/
