LevelTen warns of rising PPA prices amid US trade, policy strain
Power purchase agreement (PPA) prices for solar projects in North America rose 4% in the third quarter of 2025, with LevelTen Energy warning that tariffs and policy uncertainty could push costs even higher.
US adopts new standard for solar supply chain traceability compliance
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has introduced a new ANSI-approved standard to help manufacturers and importers meet US Customs traceability and forced labor compliance rules.
California adopts battery storage safety legislation following Moss Landing fire
Senate Bill 283 requires battery storage developers to coordinate with local fire departments both before submitting their project applications and after installation is complete.
US government cancels 6.2 GW Esmeralda solar project in Nevada
The US Bureau of Land Management has scrapped the planned 6.2 GW Esmeralda 7 solar complex in Nevada, aligning with the Trump administration’s broader rollback of renewable energy initiatives.
Solestial to provide Endurosat with space solar modules
The U.S.-based manufacturer announced it will provide solar power modules to satellite manufacturer Endurosat starting this year.
New tech can tell if your EV will make it home
Researchers in California have created a new diagnostic metric that can reportedly predict if a battery can successfully power a specific task. The proposed model could be used in electric vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and grid storage applications.
‘Grid in a box’ combines storage and solar PV modules for a microgrid in a 20 ft. container
Paired Power’s modular microgrid targets is assembly-free remote industrial and agricultural applications and rural electrification for Indigenous communities.
Steel foundations: from corrosion to confidence
In this pv magazine Webinar, we look at steel corrosion in the field, particularly for those parts of the structure that are in contact with the soil. Manufacturer ArcelorMittal has put its many years of experience in the steel industry to good use in developing its Magnelis coating, that promises to prevent steel corrosion even in the harshest environments.
US solar module prices rise in Q3 amid policy-driven demand
US solar module prices climbed in the third quarter of 2025 as developers accelerated purchases to meet federal tax credit deadlines and navigate import restrictions.
Generac launches microinverter with ‘unlimited backup’ package
The US-based generator company has released its PWRmicro microinverter, which integrates with the company’s energy storage, generator, and energy management system to offer a ‘parallel backup’ solution.
