Nearly 70 GW of Solar Is Coming

Nearly 70 GW of Solar Is Coming

The next wave of solar growth in the United States is already taking shape. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, nearly 70 GW of new solar generating capacity is scheduled to come online during 2026 and 2027, representing a major expansion of the...
Agrivoltaics Create Value Beyond Energy

Agrivoltaics Create Value Beyond Energy

Agrivoltaics show how solar energy can do more than generate clean power. By combining solar projects with agricultural activity, land can serve multiple purposes at the same time: producing electricity, supporting farming operations, and creating additional revenue...
U.S. Solar Manufacturing Is Scaling Up

U.S. Solar Manufacturing Is Scaling Up

The growth of solar energy in the United States is not only visible in new solar projects, but also in the industrial infrastructure needed to build them. According to Canary Media, in just a few years the U.S. has opened enough factories to assemble nearly 70...
Better Solar Design Can Support Healthier Land

Better Solar Design Can Support Healthier Land

Solar farms do more than generate clean energy: they can also be designed to work better with the soil, water and vegetation around them. The PV-SMaRT project from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) studies five ground-mounted solar sites in the United...
Solar Savings Can Strengthen Community Services

Solar Savings Can Strengthen Community Services

Community solar is not only about producing clean electricity. It can also help strengthen the places that hold communities together. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, when community assets such as schools, churches, health clinics or community...