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The Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT) is establishing its National Advisory Council, a cross-sector group of union leaders, industry partners, workforce experts and educators to develop training and apprenticeship pathways for the country’s clean transportation and advanced manufacturing economy. Clean Technology Training Trust The advisory board will advise CTTT on its mission to scale careers in zero-emission vehicle maintenance, battery manufacturing, advanced manufacturing 4.0, semiconductor and chip manufacturing, and industrial manufacturing engineers. “Employers need skilled talent, and workers deserve clear, supported pathways to good jobs,” said Dave Reaves, Chairman of the Clean Technology Training Trust and International Vice President, International…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that in January, most of East Asia experienced normal to above-average solar radiation, with southeastern China seeing peaks due to reduced cloud cover and low aerosol levels under persistent La Niña effects. In contrast, the Philippines experienced below-average insolation from early Tropical Storm Nokaen, while other regional cities such as Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei posted modest gains. January 30, 2026 Solcast Most of East Asia recorded normal to above-normal solar radiation in January as weak La Niña conditions continued to influence regional weather patterns. The biggest gains were…
Turn energya national renewable energy provider headquartered in Denver, and the University of Denver (DU), have completed the state’s first off-site net-metered solar project. From left to right: Matt Brenn, Director of Community Solar Subscriptions, Pivot Energy; James Pedric, account manager, Xcel Energy; Lynn Bailey, director of Energy, Sustainability and Utilities, DU; Mark DeLorenzo, senior vice chancellor for business and finance affairs, DU; Stephanie O’Malley, associate vice chancellor for public relations, DU; Mat Elmore, SVP, Strategic Accounts, Pivot Energy; Marci Grossman, director of communications, Pivot Energy. This project contributes to DU’s goal to offset 100% of its electricity with renewable…
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives the voice to Alba Sande, lawyer at the Spanish law firm ASande Legal. She argues that despite progress, women are still underrepresented in the renewable energy sector. “As a wife and mother, I have often encountered the unspoken assumption that professional ambition should take a back seat to family life, a bias rarely applied to men,” she says. January 30, 2026 Women in Solar+ Europe The solar energy, energy storage, EV charging and network infrastructure sectors are at the core of the energy transition. What makes these industries particularly suited to and in…
Kiwa PI Berlin has released its latest report assessing the quality of solar panel manufacturers, noting that new manufacturing regions (especially the United States) are reporting more production defects. “The 2026 PV Module Manufacturing Quality Report” summarizes Kiwa PI Berlin’s quality assurance findings from factory audits, production surveillance and pre-shipment inspections. The organization discovered new defect patterns in high-impact processes, including lay-up precision, lamination integrity and junction box assembly. These deficiencies demonstrate weaknesses in the panel manufacturer’s ability to manage bills of materials and process controls. Kiwa PI Berlin noted that US factories exhibit the highest critical and major quality…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act (LBLPA) as part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda. The legislation introduces measures to secure financing for local clean energy projects, modernize the electric grid, and provide additional direct energy bill discounts to Maryland families. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at a news conference in January. Pat Siebert “Energy policy is about more than megawatts and transmission corridors – it’s about whether Maryland families can afford to live in their homes,” Moore said. “That’s why our administration is committed to providing real relief, focusing on lowering the…
Penn Engineers have proposed a solar-powered orbital data center architecture that can scale to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence without drawing electricity from terrestrial networks. The concept uses flexible, tether-based structures in orbit to house thousands of computing nodes for AI inference, relying on established space tether technology rather than massive rigid platforms or huge constellations of independent satellites. The design resembles a green plant, with multiple stems containing computer hardware and branching, leaf-like solar panels. Each trunk is essentially a long cable, populated with identical nodes containing computer chips, solar power systems and cooling hardware, forming a modular…
The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) has announced the lineup for Sun battle between the bands (SBOB), a semi-regular music competition with groups consisting of American solar workers. Sun battle between the bands The event returns to Moonshine Flats in San Diego on Thursday, February 19, following the second day of the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA). SBOB is co-organized by CALSSA and IESNA and is an important fundraiser for CALSSA. This year’s band lineup includes Rapid Shutdown, a new group Baker Home Energy, “Café Negro” by Avila Solar and Flywheel Renewables, The Lagging Indicators by New…
GIST researchers have developed a perovskite mini-module with an efficiency of 22.56% by enhancing the SnO₂ electron transport layer with PEI, reducing defects and electron loss. The module retained 94% of its performance after 500 hours, highlighting the potential for scalable, stable perovskite solar cells and modules. January 29, 2026 Emiliano Bellini A research team led by South Korea The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) has fabricated a mini perovksite module with an active area of 24.8 cm2 and an energy conversion efficiency of 22.56%. The researchers explained that as the surface area of a solar cell or…
By pv magazine USA In the residential solar sector, the industry has long sought the ‘holy grail’ of vertical integration, creating a single point of contact for hardware, software and energy management. While Tesla has been a dominant player in storage with the Powerwall, a market leader with its inverter, and in electric vehicles, the company has historically relied on third-party solar panels. With the launch of the Tesla Solar Panel (TSP-415 and TSP-420), the company closes that circle. The company’s new modules, assembled at its Gigafactory in Buffalo, New York, represent a significant shift toward a proprietary, integrated ecosystem…