Ryan Kennedy
Engineer spotlight: Kajal Sheth on data, design, and the future of solar + storage
Kajal Sheth, Staff Engineer at Reactivate, discusses how engineering, data science, and AI are converging to shape the future of community solar and enhance clean energy resilience in the U.S.
SunPower to acquire Ambia Solar, bolstering residential market share ahead of tax credit shift
SunPower’s strategic move strengthens its residential solar position by integrating Ambia’s management and operations ahead of expected 2026 market changes.
Sunrun VPP enrollment jumps 400% as battery storage attachment hits 70%
As storage attachment rates hit 70% for new customers, Sunrun’s fleet of networked residential batteries expands rapidly, now featuring over 106,000 homes participating in VPP grid services.
Quino Energy closes $10 million to scale organic flow batteries
Flow battery startup Quino Energy has closed a $10 million Series A funding round, with an option for an additional $6 million in equity, led by Atri Energy Transition.
Betchtel inks EPC contract for Doral Renewables 430 MW solar, 340 MWh storage project in Texas
Bechtel will manage the construction of Doral Renewables’ solar and battery storage facility in Texas, underscoring the shift toward co-located storage as the standard for ERCOT projects.
Qcells furloughs 1,000 Georgia workers due to U.S. Customs delays
The largest U.S. solar manufacturer is temporarily scaling back production and its workforce after shipments of necessary components were held up at U.S. ports, citing enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
CAP agencies make good partners for community solar
Community solar marketers can turn state mandates to serve low-income households into a lifeline by partnering with established anti-poverty infrastructure like Community Action Partnerships (CAPs). This strategy leverages CAPs’ trusted access to income-verified clients, offering a cheaper, faster, and more reliable solution to the industry’s soaring customer acquisition costs.
SEIA: Political attacks threaten half of all planned U.S. power capacity
Political attacks on solar and storage are threatening over 500 projects totaling nearly 116 GW, or more than half the power planned to be built through 2030, said the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Utility-scale solar developer Pine Gate Renewables files for bankruptcy
Pine Gate’s operations are expected to continue uninterrupted while the company engages in a competitive sales process.
Protecting the grid from extreme weather
IEC Standards help to make the grid more resilient as the impact of climate change intensifies.
