A new federal transmission rule will not be implemented soon, according to Wood Mackenzie. The challenge is to address a balance of materials, pricing, and tariffs. ABB has developed a smart electric panel for home energy management, developed a 24.4%-efficient perovskite solar cell process, and developed a method to produce high-quality films at room temperature. SorbiForce uses no toxic products or metals in production of its batteries, which claim to be cheaper and safer than lithium-ion batteries and have near zero end-of-life waste. The California Renewable Portfolio Standards and reliability goals of Turlock Irrigation District have been met with a request for proposals.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







