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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.
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.
Low-income housing in Boston to save over $800,000 on bills with rooftop solar
Four solar projects for a 104 unit multifamily were supported by the 30% federal investment tax credit, plus a 10% adder for its designation as a low-income community project – credits that are soon going away under the new Republican budget bill.
Global solar corporate funding declines 39% in the first half of 2025
Solar funding declined year-over-year for venture capital, public market and debt financing, falling from $17.8 billion in the first half of 2024 to $10.8 billion in the first half of 2025, said a report from Mercom Capital Group.
California irrigation district calls for halt of farmland conversion for solar
The Imperial Irrigation District noted that 13,000 acres of fertile land have been converted for solar, but it noted renewable energy is an important part of the region’s present and future.
California scores victory for rooftop solar owners, retaining contracts on home sale
The California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee voted to preserve solar net energy metering agreements for Californians that sell or transfer their homes.
Solar myths and misconceptions
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) debunks old and new urban legends about solar energy.
Utility-scale solar project updates: Texas, New Mexico, Wisconsin
Geronimo Power breaks ground on a 250 MW project, OCI Energy sells a 120 MW project and DESRI starts construction on a 150 MW solar, 600 MWh battery project.
U.S. solar projects face development crunch while Canada says “Build, baby, build”
Solar developers prioritize advanced-stage projects in the U.S. due to tightened tax credit deadlines, while projects in Canada are “full speed forward.”
One Big Beautiful Bill is anti-solar: An industry reacts
The budget bill and a Trump executive order are expected to have a damaging effect to the solar industry, but strong fundamentals like increased demand and lowered component costs are expected to drive installations forward.
