Ryan Kennedy
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.
Maryland lawmakers introduce bill to deploy 4 GW of solar
The Affordable Solar Act seeks to scale capacity through competitive procurement and modernization of state incentives to lower costs for ratepayers.
Enphase begins shipping GaN-based commercial microinverters in the United States
The new IQ9N-3P microinverter utilizes gallium nitride technology to deliver 427 VA of peak power and 97.5% efficiency for the 480 V three-phase commercial market.
Electricity rate hikes slash commercial solar payback periods by 33%, says Wood Mackenzie
Soaring utility costs and rising power demand are recalibrating the financial outlook for the United States non-residential solar market.
The war on solar and renewable energy is real. If the public doesn’t care, we’ll lose
An opinion article issues a call to arms for the renewable energy industry to combat misinformation and aggressive federal deregulation through a grassroots “war of words.”
