Ryan Kennedy
U.S. solar faces massive gap between stated capacity and real factory output
The U.S. solar industry tracks billions in new factory investments, but upstream bottlenecks and strict trade enforcement mean active factory production continues to trail behind headline numbers. Solar Energy Industries Association organized the American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo on Capitol Hill, which brought manufacturers together to highlight $43.1 billion in announced domestic manufacturing investments since 2022.
How to fact-check solar safety claims in an era of industry misinformation
As solar becomes a larger part of the energy mix, it’s also becoming a bigger target for scrutiny, especially around safety. At the same time, the way information is shared has changed dramatically.
RFP alert: DTE Energy opens bidding for 1 GW of solar and wind capacity
The Michigan utility issued a request for proposals targeting new in-state renewable energy assets to support its long-term generation strategy.
Intelligent solar siting neutralizes local opposition at near-zero cost
Macro-siting models that protect sensitive habitats and farmland from utility-scale development reduce permitting friction for a mere 0.17% cost premium.
Rechargeable zinc batteries: Overcoming challenges and finding opportunities
Josef Daniel-Ivad from the Zinc Battery Initiative updates the current scaling of zinc battery manufacturers and technology.
Massachusetts distributed solar potential reaches 92 GW as electrification demand rises
A report from the Applied Economics Clinic reveals that Massachusetts possesses 92 GW of technical potential for distributed solar, a capacity nearly four times higher than the state projected peak electricity demand for 2050. The report explores program design for more equitable access to the benefits of distributed solar and storage.
Solar generation to surpass coal in Texas
Utility-scale solar power is projected to surpass coal-fired generation in the ERCOT grid this year as massive capacity additions continue to reshape the state energy mix.
Clean energy shifts from fossil fuel replacement to critical load-serving resource
States are now balancing three priorities simultaneously: emissions reductions, grid reliability, and explosive demand growth, explores a report from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center.
NERC inverter-based resource registration initiative enters final stretch for asset owners
As the May 15, 2026 deadline arrives, previously exempt solar and energy storage operators must finalize their registrations under the newly expanded bulk power system compliance framework.
How T1 Energy is ramping up multi gigawatt U.S. solar manufacturing
Ahead of Solar Manufacturing USA 2026, Conference Chair Finlay Colville sits down with T1 Energy CEO Daniel Barcelo to discuss the company’s rapid multi-gigawatt module ramp-up and its strategic push to onshore the U.S. solar cell supply chain.
