In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
T1 Energy acquires minority stake in Talon PV in Texas solar manufacturing push
T1 Energy made a strategic investment in the company that is pursuing 4.8 GW of solar cell manufacturing in the United States.
Trump administration cancels largest solar project in United States
The Bureau of Land Management has officially cancelled the Esmeralda 7 solar project, a Nevada-based project that would stand among the world’s largest solar power plants, large enough to power nearly 2 million homes.
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.
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.
Solar represented 70% of newly installed generating capacity worldwide in 2024
New IEEE report tracks PV penetration and the growing role of grid battery storage. Approximately 70% of newly installed global electricity generating capacity for 2024 came from PV, with record installations in China (278 GW) and the U.S. (38 GW).
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.
GameChange Solar launches new rivet connection system for PV plant construction
The U.S. manufacturer describes the novel rivet solution as an alternative to traditional bolted module connections.
Why Big Tech could outpace utilities in deploying multi-day storage
With hyperscalers searching for clean, round-the-clock power, developers see a new market for battery systems that can run for 100 hours or more.
U.S. solar and energy storage businesses secure near $1 billion in flurry of deals
Nexamp, Energy Vault, Generate Capital and NineDot Energy all announced major transactions to infuse more capital in their businesses.
