Solar Hits $500/kW - 27 Years Early (Full Breakdown)
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague is joined by John Weaver (Commercial Solar Guy) and Evan Upshur (CPS America) for a roundup of the latest solar, storage, and clean energy news. Fresh from the solar industry's biggest trade show, RE+ Las Vegas, they dive deep into the latest innovations, project updates, and market trends shaping the clean energy landscape. From agrivoltaics breakthroughs to the rise of robotics in solar, this episode covers the technologies driving the industry forward while addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Episode Highlights
- RE+ Vegas Recap: The trade show has grown so massive that walking the entire floor is no longer possible in three days
- Chint Power Systems Unveils New Tech: Launch of 100kW string inverter and CNI battery system at RE+ Vegas
- Solar-Over-Canals Project: California's Turlock Irrigation District celebrates the state's first solar over canals pilot project with clear span design (Link)
- Agrivoltaics Innovation: Mushroom cultivation under solar panels demonstrates shade-loving crops thriving in agrivoltaic systems (LinkedIn)
- Massachusetts SMART Program Success: Commercial solar project achieves 3:1 DC to AC ratio with planned 1.8 megawatt hour battery storage
- Solar Price Projections Study: Research reveals solar costs dropped 27 years ahead of expert predictions, now at $500 per kW globally (PV Magazine)
- Meyer Burger Financial Crisis: Premium solar panel manufacturer faces bankruptcy despite quality products and clean sourcing (PV Tech)
- Vermont Balcony Solar Legislation: State lawmakers plan to consider 1.2kW plug-in solar systems following Utah's lead (VT Digger)
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