Sunshine State eyes faster solar permitting
Florida legislators are evaluating a bill that would cut down on the permitting process and allow the use of automated permitting software.
An analysis of utility-scale solar corruption in California
Researchers have found seven perceived patterns of corruption tied to the utility-scale solar boom in Southern California from 2010 to 2024.
Enphase Energy increases deployment of U.S.-made microinverters and batteries
Enphase reports that more than 6.5 million IQ microinverters and 50 MWh of IQ batteries made in the U.S. have been deployed, and it recently began shipping those with enhanced domestic content.
Texas House passes bill to require recycling of retired solar, wind projects
One of the biggest states for solar passed a bill through its House of Representatives to require the recycling of retired solar and wind projects.
California committee advances bill to break rooftop solar contracts on home sale
An amended bill that would end net metering for homes with solar once they are sold passed the California State Assembly’s Utilities & Energy Committee.
FTC Solar revenue jumps 58% in Q1
The solar tracker provider had strong quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year growth, posting $20.8 million in Q1, 2025.
Double Black Diamond now the largest operating solar power producer east of the Mississippi
The Illinois solar power project features U.S.-made modules and trackers, employed 500 people during construction and will provide an estimated $100 million in community benefit funds.
Saving money is the biggest driver of residential solar adoption
A recent study by Ohio State researchers finds that cost savings and other practical benefits are the key motivators for people to adopt rooftop or community solar.
Legislators call for increased transparency with PJM
Several states introduced bills this legislative session to require more transparency behind how utilities cast their PJM votes. Some bills passed, others failed, while the rest reside in limbo.
Retractable 1.2 kW solar awning for RVs begins commercial production
Xponent Power is now producing its Xpanse solar awning and has established dealer partnerships in Arizona, Texas and California.
