SolarEdge stock leaps on Q3 earnings, announces development of datacenter transformer
SolarEdge posted its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth and increased margins. The company announced a partnership with Infineon to produce solid-state transformers designed to power AI datacenters.
Illinois to add 3 GW of batteries, saving consumers $12 billion over 20 years
Illinois is set to issue procurements for 3 GW of battery storage, under a bill expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. Transmission improvements to speed renewable deployment are also in the works.
Agrivoltaics provides benefits and possible pitfalls for solar developers
NREL study examines Massachusetts’ comprehensive approach to deploying solar on farmland.
Elon Musk proposes solar powered AI satellite network to fight global warming
Elon Musk says a constellation of solar-powered artificial intelligence satellites could regulate the planet’s energy balance and limit global warming.
The three biggest delays in battery energy storage system commissioning
Distributed Energy Infrastructure offers three ways a battery project’s commissioning can be held up – and how to avoid these delays.
Watch: Solar industry leaders discuss navigating the supply chain and U.S. manufacturing
The U.S. solar industry has entered a high-stakes era where policy compliance and supply chain integrity are just as critical as project economics. Day 2 of pv magazine USA Week 2025 dives into this complex environment, where federal trade restrictions and the push for domestic manufacturing are radically reshaping how solar projects are financed and built.
Watch: Solar industry leaders discuss unlocking capital and navigating post-tax credit market
Day 1 of pv magazine USA Week 2025 focused on “Unlocking Capital,” addressing the urgent financial and regulatory challenges facing U.S. solar and energy storage. Industry leaders discussed strategies to accelerate solar growth despite tightened tax credit deadlines, increased import restrictions, and reduced federal funding.
ContourGlobal secures $350 million, its first solar project financing in the U.S.
The funds support ContourGlobal’s 324 MW solar project in development in Colorado.
Illinois responds to OBBBA with 873 MW of solar, 3 GW of energy storage, VPPs, & more
The state is moving an energy bill through the legislature, that would – among other things – institute a 3 GW energy storage goal, create virtual power plant (VPP) and time of use plans, enact permitting reform, and more while concurrently reopening the solar program allowing it to more than double the year’s capacity goals.
ZincFive unveils BC 2 AI battery system for both AI and traditional IT loads
The new nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery cabinet provides support for high-intensity AI pulses while also offering traditional IT backup within a compact footprint.
