Ryan Kennedy
Unstable permitting, aging grid threaten U.S. AI leadership, 113 GW of clean energy at risk
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) warns that current policies risk U.S. energy dominance and grid reliability as data center demand surges. In comments to the U.S. Department of Energy, the association highlights solar and storage as the only energy sources available at scale today but notes over 110 GW of capacity is imperiled by regulatory instability.
Intermittent solar and wind complement each other for a more stable grid
A study finds combining wind and solar leverages their alternating peak periods, significantly boosting total generation capacity while providing a constant, predictable power curve critical for grid integration.
MARS Energy Group acquires Nelnet Renewable Energy
The national solar provider acquired the commercial and community scale engineering procurement and construction firm.
Ohio House passes 1.5 GW community solar pilot program
The new legislation creates a framework for “community energy facilities” across the state, allowing a wider range of residents and businesses to participate in and benefit from local energy generation projects.
Solar provides predictable income stream for farms
Solar farm leases provide stable, predictable income that helps financially secure family farms and boosts rural tax revenues with minimal land impact, said a report from the SEMA Coalition.
Lawsuit targets FERC approval of SPP capacity evaluation, citing bias against solar
Environmental groups are challenging the approved Southwest Power Pool capacity evaluation rules, arguing they create market disadvantages and interconnection delays for solar projects by favoring fossil fuels.
Fullmark Energy closes $46 million tax credit transfer for 120 MW / 290 MWh storage portfolio
Fullmark Energy completed the $46 million Investment Tax Credit transfer for its operational 125 MW / 290 MWh Redwood Projects energy storage portfolio in California.
Over 13 GW, or half of planned Texas solar and storage, at risk to fail to come online next year
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released an analysis indicating that new federal policies targeting renewable energy are placing a significant majority of planned solar and battery storage capacity in Texas at severe risk.
Utility-scale solar project delays ease as market matures, says EIA
About 20% of planned capacity additions reported delays in Q3 2025, down from the 25% of projects reporting delays in Q3 2024.
Over 50 House Republicans urge Trump administration to block Chinese solar inverter imports
More than 50 House Republicans are urging the Trump administration to prohibit the import of solar and battery energy storage inverters manufactured by companies from “foreign entities of concern” (FEOCs).
