First Solar to add 3.3 GW of capacity in a new $680 million US factory
The 1.8 million-square-foot facility is projected to create 500 jobs and produce an enhanced thin-film PV module for the utility-scale solar market in the U.S. US-based thin-film module manufacturer First Solar said it will invest $680 million to expand its domestic U.S. photovoltaic solar manufacturing capacity by 3.3 GW annually, representing an implied capital expenditure of around […]
Solar makes a lot of sense at ground level, too
Solar projects that support native grasses can sequester more carbon than cropland alone. And about all that corn for ethanol. As we humans scramble to address climate change with renewable energy, the real paydirt in solar might actually be dirt. Think of it in terms of multiple scientific and economic interests converging on the soil […]
PG&E proposes new rate increase for wildfire prevention
If approved, customers would see their bills increase by about $1 per day beginning in 2023. SACRAMENTO, Calif — The Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation (PG&E) is proposing a rate increase to help in its wildfire prevention efforts. The increase, which would generate billions of dollars, would not go into effect until 2023. According to PG&E, the […]
