How community solar is impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill
Despite the upcoming loss of US federal tax credits, community solar developers and investors can prevail if they prioritize states with strong legislation and financial incentives.
First Solar to use quantum dots to boost module efficiency
Quantum dot technology promises to boost bifacial solar module output. The company entered into a supply agreement with specialist UbiQD.
Trump tightens eligibility for US solar, wind tax credits
A new executive order by US President Donald Trump shortens the timeline for solar and wind tax credit eligibility and directs the Department of the Treasury to expand Foreign Entity of Concern rules for clean energy imports.
Collision of art, culture and solar sets Guinness World Record
A residential building’s vibrant, art-drenched solar façade brought renewable energy to new heights, setting a Guinness Book of World Record for the largest solar panel mural.
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for US residential solar
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates residential solar tax credits after 2025 and introduces new timelines and restrictions for clean energy tax credits under Sections 45Y and 48E.
Tesla deploys 9.6 GWh in Q2, Nevada cell plant nears completion
Tesla deployed 9.6 GWh of battery storage in the second quarter of 2025, with year-to-date volumes up nearly 50% from 2024. The company recorded flat quarterly growth and says its 10 GWh Nevada cell factory is close to completion.
US solar industry reacts to budget bill cutting clean energy support
Solar executives and other clean energy industry members sound off on the passage of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”
NREL develops translucent solar panels for bigger, better crops
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory grew tomatoes under translucent solar panels, which could play a promising role in agrivoltaics.
US state unanimously passes bill for automated solar permitting
New Jersey lawmakers have unanimously approved legislation to remove solar permitting bottlenecks, marking a rare legislative success in the United States, as similar efforts in other states have fallen flat this year.
Redwire deploys 60 kW roll-out solar array for first lunar orbit space station
The U.S. company held the first test deployment of its solar arrays designed to power solar-electric propulsion systems for the Gateway space station.
