UTK Student Researches Heat & Irradiance in Solar Photovoltaics

Just what happens to production levels as temperatures fluctuate in the summer while solar photovoltaic systems are producing abundant, clean energy?  A dual-degree student from the University of Tennessee set out to find some answers, during the summer when he visited Solar Alliance Southeast as part of a mentor relationship through the University of Tennessee’s […]

Does your solar or solar + storage project to start adding energy independence for your business also qualify for bonus Energy Community tax credits?  This could be in addition to the already 30% tax credit for clean energy projects, and in addition to 100% bonus depreciation. Perhaps your area is near a previous coal mine […]

Dependable Energy Rates  How can you plan for dependable, low-cost energy expense?  The one sure way is to produce your own lowest-cost power on-site with abundant and free energy from the sun.  Without your own energy production, you can be sure to count on cost increases in grid utility rates in future years.  The past […]

Clean Energy Tax Credit Opportunities Remain  New Federal Guidance on Clean Energy Tax Credits  Clean energy tax credits have been a significant benefit for business owners, and they STILL ARE!  However, you must look closely at the TIMETABLE and the IRS GUIDANCE with your accountant to plan the most benefits from a new project like […]

Knoxville, TN, July 22, 2025 — The renewable energy industry is entering a tumultuous time, with deep federal cuts to programs that stoked exponential growth over the past four years. Still, the solar industry broke record after record in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology […]

What’s New? Less mowing. More growing.  Soon, you’ll be able to see an example of regenerative agriculture and more pollinator-friendly plantings near the Crawford House Solar+Storage site on Maryville College campus.  It’s the latest update since the historic center for outdoor programs added its renewable energy upgrade last year. In 2024, Solar Alliance designed and […]

Chances are, you’re already feeling it. Predictions indicate a sizzling hot summer ahead for the United States, with demand for electricity on the rise. The Seasonal Temperature Outlook from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is aglow in shades of orange, all indicating chances of above-normal temperatures this summer.  The Southeast has a 33% […]

Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production with optional storage remains the most responsive, secure and lowest-cost choice to meet increasing energy needs in the United States. Even while advanced nuclear technology shows promise of meeting government and business goals in future years, solar is the viable solution available now for a range of applications. Small-scale and […]

How is Solar Still Saving Money & Supporting Jobs? Solar continues in 2025 to offer a clean, abundant source of energy to power businesses, communities and everyday lives!  Imagine going from total grid reliance and rising utility prices to producing your own energy for a fraction of that expense.  Imagine reducing downtime during power outages by having your own […]

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