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Multi-agency investigation halts Silfab Solar factory following chemical incidents
South Carolina officials and the EPA launched a joint investigation into York County solar manufacturing facility following back-to-back releases of potassium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid.
U.S. clean power adds record 50 GW in 2025, capturing 90% of new grid capacity
The American Clean Power Association reports a record-breaking year for utility-scale solar and storage, though a 27% drop in power purchase agreements flashes a warning light for the 2028-2030 outlook.
New Jersey greenlights 3 GW of community solar, awards 355 MW energy storage
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities action fulfills Governor Sherrill’s recent executive mandate, launching the largest-ever solicitation for distributed generation in New Jersey history.
Solving California’s grid financing dilemma
California’s residential electricity rates remain persistently high, putting real pressure on households. Fixed grid costs account for a large and growing share of consumer bills, with charges covering necessary work such as wildfire risk mitigation, grid hardening, and resiliency upgrades. As much as 55% of a typical residential bill now goes to these fixed costs, and that share has been rising quickly. Yujia Han from the Clean Energy Leadership Institute calls for a different approach.
Winter weather splits solar conditions across North America
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that destabilized polar circulation in February produced wet and cloudy conditions in some parts of North America, while the central and eastern regions enjoyed elevated irradiance under clearer conditions.
Artemis raises $6 million to scale distributed solar software
The platform uses AI to automate solar design and financing for residential contractors.
Origis Energy secures $545 million for Texas solar and storage portfolio
The financing, which includes construction, term debt and tax equity, will support three projects totaling 450 MW of solar and 150 MW of energy storage.
Vor Systems raises $3 million pre-seed for AI-enabled renewable energy deal-making
The AI-enabled platform aims to unblock the financing and M&A pipeline for complex energy projects.
Exus Renewables North America acquires Ozone Renewables
The acquisition of the greenfield developer marks a strategic shift for Exus as it internalizes early-stage project origination for its wind, solar, and storage pipeline.
Precision beneath the panels: The hidden engineering inside a solar project
A deep-dive into the precision engineering and metallurgical resilience that sustain the world’s utility-scale solar infrastructure.
