Ryan Kennedy
Tariffs could lower ten-year U.S. solar deployment 9%, said McKinsey
In a “global tensions escalate” scenario, McKinsey expects less solar and energy storage deployment through the decade.
Solar, wind and storage reliably power Texas grid during unexpected coal shutdown
Solar and wind generated 40.2% of the ERCOT grid’s electricity this year through June. When coal plants shut down for unexpected maintenance, solar and wind stepped in, providing about 50% of generation during peak summer demand in the highest electricity consuming state in the union.
Sunrun to close $431 million securitization
The company priced an oversubscribed securitization for a portfolio of over 63,318 solar and energy storage systems across 12 states and Washington D.C.
Sunbolt introduces pre-assembled solar “backyarder” kit
The kit includes two 50 W solar panels, a 400 W inverter, and two batteries and powers devices directly with 120V GFCI ports and USB ports.
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.
