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Markets & Policy
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.
Rachel Metea
Sep 23, 2025
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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.
Rachel Metea
Sep 15, 2025
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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.
Rachel Metea
Sep 04, 2025
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Research & Development
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.
Rachel Metea
Sep 04, 2025
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Markets & Policy
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.
Rachel Metea
Aug 25, 2025
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Markets & Policy
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.
Rachel Metea
Aug 20, 2025
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Applications & Installations
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.
Rachel Metea
Aug 19, 2025
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Applications & Installations
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.
Rachel Metea
Aug 13, 2025
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Markets & Policy
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.
Rachel Metea
Aug 11, 2025
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