The Hydrogen Stream: NGV to install 100% hydrogen-fueled linear generator
National Grid Ventures (NGV) will test the world’s first 100% hydrogen-fueled linear generator at its Northport plant for 12 months, supported by $11 million in New York State funding.
Schneider Electric acquires WattBuy home-electrification software platform
Schneider Electric is expected to merge WattBuy with EnergySage and Qmerit to provide an end-to-end experience for residential solar, EV integration, home electrification, and related services.
Trump opposes solar and wind, but US renewables lead new-build capacity
US President Donald Trump took to social media this week to voice opposition to solar and wind energy. The president has taken steps to slow renewable energy growth in the United States, but it is still expected to remain the dominant source of new-build electric generation capacity.
Ocean-going saildrones tap solar, wind for long-duration monitoring
The U.S.-based ocean technology company has developed a range of data-collecting uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) powered by solar and wind. They are designed to operate in harsh maritime conditions, above and below the sea surface, to carry out science, commercial, and defense missions.
EIA projects record 64 GW US power capacity buildout in 2025
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says developers plan to add 21 GW of solar in the second half of 2025 alone.
Turbulent times for US energy storage
US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, striking down key Inflation Reduction Act measures for energy storage and leaving the sector bracing for turbulence.
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.
California farmers expand revenue with vertical solar, strawberries
California farmers face mounting economic pressures, including high electricity prices. Do agrivoltaics offer a solution?
USDA announces it will discontinue funding solar projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded billions in Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants for solar projects. Secretary Brook Rollins said the agency will no longer deploy funds to solar and wind projects.
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.
