Ryan Kennedy
“Procure with haste” as solar power purchase agreement prices rise, says LevelTen Energy
U.S. solar power purchase agreement prices rose 4% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, and prices may continue to increase for “months and years to come,” said a report from PPA marketplace operator LevelTen Energy.
Global PV outlook clouded by policy shifts and China export risks
The global PV market faces uncertainty amid fluctuating module prices and evolving energy policies. Changes to Chinese export taxes may further raise module costs, affecting European and Asian markets.
New standard for U.S. Customs solar supply chain compliance
To help importers vet compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and other supply chain traceability requirements, the Solar Energy Industries Association released the Standard 101, which was recently approved by the American National Standards Institute.
T1 Energy acquires minority stake in Talon PV in Texas solar manufacturing push
T1 Energy made a strategic investment in the company that is pursuing 4.8 GW of solar cell manufacturing in the United States.
Trump administration cancels largest solar project in United States
The Bureau of Land Management has officially cancelled the Esmeralda 7 solar project, a Nevada-based project that would stand among the world’s largest solar power plants, large enough to power nearly 2 million homes.
U.S. solar and energy storage businesses secure near $1 billion in flurry of deals
Nexamp, Energy Vault, Generate Capital and NineDot Energy all announced major transactions to infuse more capital in their businesses.
U.S. market “not worth the risk” for one of India’s largest solar manufacturers
Saatvik Green Energy chief executive Prashant Mathur said his company seeks to be “risk-free” and focus on the domestic market in India.
Policy deadline rush pushes U.S. solar module pricing up in Q3
Solar module prices have increased as demand was pulled forward to meet the tax credit eligibility requirements, said a report from supply chain platform Anza.
Residential solar installer Palmetto closes $420 million asset backed securitization
The transaction is backed by over 22,000 residential solar leases and power purchase agreements and marks the second major ABS deal in 2025 for Palmetto.
California proposes order of 6 GW by 2032 to get ahead of expiring tax credits
A California Public Utilities Commission Judge called for a “premature” order of additional electric capacity in the state to take advantage of lucrative renewable energy federal tax credits while they still exist.
