Rachel Metea
Puerto Rico to open first solar module factory
Solar module manufacturer Solx, a new player in the industry, is expected to soon open Puerto Rico’s first module manufacturing factory.
California risks losing major virtual power plant program as funds dry up
California’s flagship virtual power plant program faces shutdown as funding dries up and state leaders delay decisions.
SEIA unveils policy agenda to expand US solar, storage and grid reforms
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a new policy agenda calling for US grid reforms, domestic supply chain investment, and wider solar and storage deployment to meet surging US power demand.
New hail test aims to more accurately measure solar panel resilience
A new test curve for determining solar panels’ breaking point from hail uses a broader spectrum of impact energies and testing products.
Sunniest state in US turns its back on the sun
Arizona holds a Guinness World Record for “most sunshine” and holds no significant gas reserves. However, despite hundreds of objections, its commission voted to repeal its renewable energy standard, letting its utilities take the wheel and head back toward more gas.
Third Pillar obtains rights for 500 MW of floating solar in Texas
Third Pillar has secured exclusive access to develop a potential 500 MW of floating solar in water reservoirs in Texas.
SolMicrogrid to buy near-complete US solar, microgrid projects
SolMicrogrid has launched an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) program to acquire near-complete solar and microgrid projects, offering developers upfront capital while providing commercial and industrial customers with long-term discounted renewable power without ownership costs.
How the One Big Beautiful Bill affects heat pump adoption
The US congressional budget bill reduces tax credits for energy efficiency investments, including heat pumps, which is expected to slow adoption rates.
Abandoned US nuclear site to host 16,000 MT polysilicon plant
Highland Materials will build a 16,000 metric ton (MT) solar-grade polysilicon plant on a former US nuclear project site, under a long-term lease with Pivotal Manufacturing.
New York Power Authority doubles renewables target to 6.6 GW
The New York Power Authority has doubled the capacity target in its renewables plan to 6.6 GW after criticism that its initial 3.3 GW proposal fell short of state climate goals.
