Anne Fischer
Waaree Solar Americas announces supply agreement for 599 MW of modules
The deal represents the second order this month for more than 500 MW of solar modules. Plus, Waaree eyes the expansion of its solar manufacturing facility in Brookshire, Texas.
Tracking the top states for community solar
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance releases its quarterly community solar tracker, which updates capacity in states with formal programs that allow non-utility ownership.
California solar and wind curtailments increasing
As excess energy generated by renewables creates price volatility, solutions include increasing demand and either using or storing the excess electricity during times of peak generation.
Battery energy storage prices spike in Q2 2025
Tariffs are greatly affecting the battery energy storage market because it’s one of the remaining clean energy sectors that sources materials mainly from China.
Sunnova files for bankruptcy
The troubled residential solar company entered into asset and power purchase agreements to support operations while it seeks a buyer.
U.S. solar manufacturing booms in Q1 while uncertainty looms
The increased manufacturing capacity supports the growing solar generating capacity, with solar and storage accounting for 82% of all new generating capacity added to the grid. However, the House bill coupled with rising tariffs threaten the trajectory.
Qcells expands into solar panel recycling business
The new EcoRecycle facility, based in Cartersville, Georgia, will remove aluminum, glass, silver and copper from used solar modules and process them for re-use.
Thirteen members of Congress urge Senate to fix the One Big Beautiful Bill
The Senate has an opportunity to “restore commonsense” and protect taxpayers, the letter states, calling on amendments to the bill that will unleash “the potential of U.S. energy producers, manufacturers, and workers.”
Pine Gate Renewables named as buyer of 586 MW of U.S.-made solar modules
The developer placed a $176 million order with Waaree Solar Americas for solar modules manufactured in Texas.
House bill puts nearly 500 GW of solar and storage projects at risk
Meeting the proposed operational deadline coupled with permitting delays and supply chain challenges means developers would have to rush to start and finish projects in 3.5 years. Cleanview quantifies the enormous amount of clean energy capacity at risk.
