US startup Unigrid adopts contract manufacturing model for batteries
Unigrid is pursuing a contract manufacturing strategy for its sodium-ion batteries, drawing on semiconductor foundry practices to shorten development timelines while shifting most production to underutilized Asian factories.
United States recall targets 25,000 EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 units
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says EcoFlow is recalling about 25,030 Delta Max 2000 power stations after six reported fires caused more than USD 850,000 in property damage.
SEIA warns 13 GW of Texas solar and storage at risk
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) says new federal permitting, tax, and grant policies place more than 13,000 MW of planned solar and battery capacity in Texas at risk of failing to come online in 2026, with far larger volumes exposed in 2027.
Solar provides predictable income stream for farms
Solar farm leases provide stable, predictable income that helps financially secure family farms and boosts rural tax revenues with minimal land impact, said a report from the SEMA Coalition.
US utility-scale solar delays ease as market stabilizes
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says improving project timelines point to greater stability in the United States utility-scale solar pipeline.
Universities are turning solar furniture into campus infrastructure
As universities expand outdoor learning, off-grid solar furniture is emerging as a new class of campus infrastructure.
Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures
U.S. researchers have developed a sodium-ion pouch cell that operates reliably at temperatures as low as –100 C. The battery was tested with simulated and real renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, and maintained stable performance in both laboratory and field conditions.
First Solar commits $330 million to new US factory
First Solar has selected Gaffney, South Carolina, as the site for its fifth US module factory. It will invest approximately $330 million in the project.
US Republicans press Trump to block Chinese inverter imports
A group of House Republicans says a broader import ban on Chinese-made inverters is needed to protect critical US grid assets amid mounting security concerns.
APA and Array foundation solutions: Strengthening solar from the ground up
We’ll explore how Array’s integration of APA’s fixed-tilt and A-frame designs opens new possibilities in difficult terrains and why foundation choice is critical to structural resilience and long-term cost optimization.
