Clean energy could meet growing electricity demand, study suggests
While a government report suggests keeping coal units online and adding gas units to meet electricity demand, a GridLab and Telos Energy study suggests that building and connecting clean energy projects now awaiting interconnection could serve near-term demand growth.
Solestial designing space solar array with shorter lead time
The U.S.-based manufacturer of silicon solar PV technologies for space announced a project that requires it to manufacture, assemble and integrate 1 kW of solar cells and modules into a novel solar wing within a four-week time-period.
Solar module pricing up 12%, according to Anza report
The data and analytics software platform’s Q2 2025 Solar Module Pricing Insights report indicates a double-digit increase in median module price from February to May 2025 in response to tariff and policy changes.
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.
Microsoft’s 408 MW Ash Creek solar project in Texas is activated
Primergy Solar announced it reached commercial operations for the project in Hill County, Texas.
The rise and fall of clean energy deployment following OBBB
A report by BloombergNEF estimates after installations rise to 81 GW in the rush to meet deadlines, they will then fall to 48 GW when tax incentives are gone.
Renewable energy permits now face “final review” from Trump-appointed Interior head
Solar and wind projects on public lands will now undergo “elevated review” by Department of Interior head Doug Burgum.
Solar developer announces job cuts after sped-up ITC phaseout
Renewable-energy development company formed from a unit of the former Borrego Solar outlines a strong financial foundation but also job curtailments needed to preserve financial strength.
Gaining the competitive edge for battery storage in CAISO and ERCOT regions
A new GridBeyond report finds that succeeding in saturated markets requires software-led agility and real-time decision-making.
The shift to 2000 V: UL Solutions certifies ABB’s 2 kV switch-disconnector
The shift from 1500 V to 2000 V requires a collective industry transition, a move that will enable more power in a smaller footprint and at a lower cost.
