Ryan Kennedy
Department of Energy cuts $83 billion in loans, reversing energy transition funding
The Department of Energy moved to de-obligate or revise billions in financing for clean energy projects while prioritizing natural gas and nuclear power.
What to expect from the solar market in 2026
As the solar industry navigates a 2026 landscape defined by AI-driven demand and shifting federal incentives, success will belong to developers who prioritize execution and resilience over simple scale.
Solar to anchor U.S. load growth as data center demand surges
Wood Mackenzie report forecasts solar as a vital contributor to near-term power demand despite federal policy volatility.
Doral Renewables activates 48 MW solar project in Ohio
The Great Bend Solar project now delivers power to the PJM grid. Construction began in May 2024.
Solar met 61% of U.S. electricity demand growth in 2025 as battery surge transforms the grid
A record-breaking year for solar generation and a leap in battery capacity have shifted the U.S. energy landscape, turning solar into a primary workhorse for meeting the nation’s surging power needs.
New York study finds distributed solar and storage could save ratepayers $1 billion annually
The report suggests expanding 2035 targets for local clean energy to 20 GW to mitigate wholesale price volatility and improve winter reliability.
First Solar wins key round in TOPCon patent dispute
The federal patent office rejected separate challenges from JinkoSolar, Canadian Solar and Mundra Solar to invalidate intellectual property that First Solar claims is fundamental to the manufacturing of crystalline silicon solar cells.
Duke Energy commissions 50 MW battery storage project at former coal site
The utility activated a four-hour duration lithium-ion system at its retired Allen Steam Station to manage rising solar capacity and provide grid reliability in the Carolinas.
Amazon acquires 1.2 GW Sunstone solar project from bankrupt Pine Gate Renewables
A federal judge approved the asset sale this week following a bankruptcy auction for the Oregon solar and storage site.
Global emissions rise 9% since 2015 as energy transition slows
McKinsey report finds solar and storage remain primary growth drivers while offshore wind and hydrogen pipelines fall behind 2030 targets.
