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China is expected to jump-start the market for panels that can absorb light on both sides with plans to install 2.7 GW this year, according to research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Source: Renewable Energy

BLACKSBURG, Va. – With the help of a 100-ton crane, a dozen students at Virginia Tech are making progress on what they hope to be the smartest solar home in the world.The research prototype is completely powered by the sun, loaded with responsive technology and adaptable to the world's climates, environments and budgets. Source: Renewable Energy

Coal will be increasingly squeezed out of the power generation market over the next three decades as the cost of renewables plunges and technology improves the flexibility of grids globally. Source: Renewable Energy

In this episode, Scott Tew discusses Ingersoll Rand’s work toward achieving its sustainability goals and what other companies can learn from that experience. Source: Renewable Energy

Two companies based in The Netherlands have proposed developing a near-term marine vessel solution for delivering wind turbine parts for the construction of new U.S. offshore wind projects planned over the next few years. Source: Renewable Energy

AT&T last week said it is adding to its wind power program with the purchase of 300 MW from two new wind farms in Wilbarger and Hardeman counties in Texas. Source: Renewable Energy

California is generating a ton of solar power-some days, more than people can use. It could power the whole state soon, except for one problem: There’s no way to hold on to all that energy at night. Source: Renewable Energy

Buried as an obscure-sounding item in a 10-page Trump administration list of Chinese products that are set to be taxed at an additional 25 percent are some solar equipment that, if ultimately included, could affect the renewables industry. Source: Renewable Energy

The California Energy Commission has approved a grant for a community-scale microgrid that will participate in California’s wholesale electricity market. Source: Renewable Energy

The successful negotiation of contracts this week move Hydro-Quebec’s plan to export surplus hydroelectric power into the New England region of the United States one step closer to fruition. Source: Renewable Energy