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45X tax credit transfers strengthen US solar manufacturing
The Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit transferability provision has helped difficult solar projects get financed and given more entities the chance to…
Arizona Public Service signs PPA for 300-MW solar + storage project
BrightNight and Cordelio Power announced a new power purchase agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS), the largest electricity provider in Arizona. Under…
Piclo distributed energy marketplace launches in California
DER marketplace Piclo has announced the launch of its platform in California. Piclo’s marketplace enables operators of batteries, smart EV chargers and…
CS Energy commissions three Tesla MegaPack BESS projects in New York
CS Energy and Calibrant Energy completed a portfolio of three stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Westchester County, New York. Located…
Spring into action: Maximizing solar farm performance through proactive maintenance
It’s that time of year when solar farm operators face the task of spring maintenance to ensure optimal performance during the long…
Sunnova now using OpenSolar’s sales and design software
Sunnova Energy has announced a strategic partnership with OpenSolar, a software innovator empowering solar installers with its free-of-charge solar design, sales and…
13-MW landfill community solar portfolio in New York approaches completion
Castillo Engineering was selected by Montante Solar to provide design and engineering services on two of Calibrant Energy’s landfill community solar projects…
Solar products from Mexico and Canada slapped with tariffs for first time
President Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% additional tariff on imports from…
America’s largest silicon solar cell manufacturer opens its doors SPW visits ES Foundry’s 3-GW cell factory in South Carolina.
The solar industry recently welcomed the largest silicon solar cell manufacturing outfit to ever open its doors within the United States —…
The Solar Policy Scoop: February 2025
Treasury posts final rules for new technology-neutral clean energy tax credits Washington, D.C. The Dept. of the Treasury released the final rules…
Kinematics finalizes acquisition of tracker controls manufacturer P4Q
Kinematics, a motion control specialist, completed its acquisition of P4Q, a company specializing in solar tracker controllers, industrial automation, sensors and cloud-based…
ITC says domestic active anode material industry has been harmed by Chinese imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has made an affirmative determination in its preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations concerning active…
Lightsource bp energizes 288-MW Texas solar project portfolio
A 288-MW solar project portfolio in Texas valued at $348 million is entering commercial operation. The portfolio is composed of two utility-scale…
Capturing the sun: The effects of state Prompt Payment Acts on solar construction
This article originally appeared on DarrowEverett’s site and is shared with permission. As the energy sector continues to expand, developers and contractors…
Vote Solar and other groups file lawsuit challenging Arizona solar fee
On January 28, the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest (ACLPI) and Earthjustice filed an appeal in the Arizona Court…
Vesper Energy completes installation of 600-MW Texas solar project
Renewable energy developer Vesper Energy installed the final module on its Hornet Solar project in Swisher County, Texas. Composed of more than…
National Grid Renewables flips switch on 95-MW Southern Minnesota solar portfolio
Minnesota-based National Grid Renewables announced the start of operations at its Fillmore County Solar and Louise Solar projects, located in Southern Minnesota…
Dept. of Labor approves IREC and SEIA guidelines for solar apprenticeship programs
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have received approval by the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)…
NARDAC Insurance Services now offering additional “convective storm coverage” for solar projects
NARDAC, the specialist energy and infrastructure broker and Managing General Agent (MGA), has launched a new facility to offer additional severe convective…
European group investigates JA Solar subsidiary on UFLPA list, says all is good
An investigation by European solar supply chain experts into the manufacturing efforts of Donghai JA Solar, which was recently added to the…
Trucking company J.B. Hunt powers up 5-MW solar project in Arkansas
Supply chain solutions provider J.B. Hunt Transport Services has commissioned a 4.99-MWAC solar project in Gentry, Arkansas, that should generate enough electricity…
Connecticut increases amount of incentives available to growing C&I energy storage market
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently announced updates to its Energy Storage Solutions program, including the opening of Tranche 3…
Legislators introduce bill to start community solar program in Washington State
On January 29, Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) and Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Townsend) announced the introduction of SB 5515/HB 1598, the Fair…
New York Power Authority approves first 3 GW of renewables projects in strategic plan
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved its first strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New…
GE Vernova to begin making utility solar inverters in Pennsylvania
GE Vernova announced it is planning to invest nearly $600 million in its U.S. factories and facilities over the next two years…
National Grid Renewables begins construction of 117-MW Ohio solar project
National Grid Renewables started on-site construction at its Sycamore Creek Solar Project located in Crawford County, Ohio, which once operational, will deliver…
KISTERS hail monitoring systems offer real-time support to utility-scale solar projects
As hailstorms become increasingly frequent and severe, utility-scale solar farms face significant risks of damage and downtime. Global environmental data solution company…
Prosperity Works, Chaberton Energy start work on 2.8-MW New Mexico community solar project
Seizing on the newly open community solar market in New Mexico, Prosperity Works and Chaberton Energy have started development on one project,…
What does “safe harboring” mean for the solar industry?
Solar projects 1 MW and larger that qualify for the investment tax credit (ITC) or production tax credit (PTC) and accompanying Inflation…
700-kW solar project installed on unused former farmland in Maine
Norwich Technologies, Solaris Energy and Bridge Renewable Energy have completed a 700-kWAC solar project in Winthrop, Maine. The project was originated and…
SolaREIT purchases land for new 112-MW North Carolina solar project
Solar and battery energy storage real estate investment company SolaREIT announced the closing of a land purchase for Headwater Energy’s 112-MWDC solar…
180-kW solar project largest on multifamily building in New Jersey
The largest solar installation on a high-rise multifamily residential building in New Jersey was recently built by Sunkeeper Solar of Brooklyn, New…
Employee-owned PV contractors are reshaping company dynamics
Solar installation is a mission-driven business, and certain solar contractors take that notion a step further by also making their business operations…
Lightsource bp completes 187-MW ground-mount solar project for Texas manufacturer
Lightsource bp announced it has completed the 187-MW Peacock solar project, located in San Patricio County, Texas, that will provide power directly…
New Jersey celebrates 5 GW solar milestone
The Murphy Administration today celebrated a major milestone in New Jersey’s clean energy transition. In December 2024, the state achieved 5 GW…
From wasteland to powerhouse: The case for brownfield solar development
If I had a dollar for every time I heard an upset community member complain, “Why don’t you put your ugly solar…
Solar Battle of the Bands returns to Intersolar next month
The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) announced the band lineup for Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB), the industry’s well-loved solar…
Trina donates solar panels to Wisconsin nonprofit pursuing decarbonization
Trinasolar US announced it is donating more than 1,200 PERC solar modules for use in Wisconsin solar projects through the Couillard Solar…
50 States of Solar report: Utilities pushed for more fixed charges in 2024
The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2024 annual review and Q4 update edition of The 50 States of Solar….
Colorado electric co-op enters PPA with Silicon Ranch for 150-MW solar project
United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern front range, announces the signing of a power purchase agreement for its latest solar…
Encore Renewable Energy completes 2 community solar projects in Maine
Encore Renewable Energy, a renewable energy developer and operator, completed the first two solar projects it will both own and operate in…
Two new Massachusetts bills aim to stimulate distributed solar development
As Massachusetts continues to make progress on its climate commitments, Vote Solar, together with coalition partners, Senator Eldridge, and Representative Lewis, has…
EagleView now features new solar suitability data
EagleView announced the launch of its new property data ecosystem. The ecosystem has over 60 petabytes of asset data derived from high-definition…
Trump calls for review of Inflation Reduction Act provisions
In his first day in office, President Donald Trump initiated a 90-day review of aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act and the…
Ground screws solve challenging site problems for utility-scale solar
German inventor Klaus Krinner, who created a Christmas tree stand that bears his surname in 1987, was given the humble task of…
QuickBOLT debuts roof penetration repair kit QuickPATCH
QuickBOLT, a solar mounting and roofing solutions provider, is launching QuickPATCH, a patent-pending product designed to address one of the most persistent…
First Solar and Terrasmart partner to provide domestic solar panel and racking package
Turnkey solar racking provider Terrasmart has integrated both its fixed-tilt racks and its TerraTrak 1P Single Axis Tracker (SAT) with First Solar’s…
Sunvoy unveils new white-label sales platform for solar installers
Sunvoy has launched a new platform that allows solar installers to configure their own branded online shops. Sunvoy eShop unlocks significant revenue…
Liquid-cooling becomes preferred BESS temperature control option
As the industry gets more comfortable with how lithium batteries interact in enclosed spaces, large-scale energy storage system engineers are standardizing designs…
Should solar worry about the new Secretary of Energy under Trump 2.0? A look back at DOE’s solar agenda over four presidencies.
The solar industry’s journey to becoming the largest source of new U.S. generating capacity for most of 2024 was helped along by…