Ryan Kennedy
Solar production falls in U.S. Midwest, Southeast amid wildfires and hurricanes
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that fire and storm activity across North America shaped solar conditions during August, with irradiance down in central and eastern regions but above average in the northeast.
Nextracker introduces utility-scale solar eBOS trunk collector NX PowerMerge
The solar tracker manufacturer introduced a new electrical balance of systems solution for streamlined and flexible installation.
U.S. installs 14.5 GW of large-scale solar in the first half of 2025
Solar represented 75% of grid capacity additions in the first half, followed distantly by wind and natural gas, said new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Canadian Solar e-Storage launches 8.36 MWh modular energy storage system
The company will unveil its FlexBank 1.0 battery at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada taking place September 8-11.
U.S. residential solar averages record-low $29,000 before incentives, says EnergySage
A marketplace report on the first half of 2025 reveals that median loan rates for residential solar projects climbed to 7.5%, with 38% of surveyed contractors saying loan demand decreased.
RE+ preview: Solar remanufacturer Ontility to open new facility in Tennessee
The aftermarket specialist is set to display its new facility and services at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada Sep 8-11. It provides solar decommissioning services, product refurbishment, recycling and remanufacturing services.
National Laboratories releases energy procurement navigation tool
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s tool helps public and private energy buyers, like colleges, utilities, local governments, industrial buyers and more, explore off-site electricity options with cost-informed insights tailored to their specific goals.
kWh Analytics launches excess natural catastrophe insurance for solar projects
The new coverage will provide up to $20 million in additional expanded capacity, covering damage from severe storms in non-coastal regions.
Navigating One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs in U.S. solar PV and storage
Turning challenges into opportunities as the U.S. solar and storage sectors enter a phase of major policy and market realignment.
RE+ preview: Mission Solar introduces residential and commercial modules
The company will display a 435 W N-type solar panel for residential projects, among other products, at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
