Ryan Kennedy
FTC Solar revenue jumps 58% in Q1
The solar tracker provider had strong quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year growth, posting $20.8 million in Q1, 2025.
Retractable 1.2 kW solar awning for RVs begins commercial production
Xponent Power is now producing its Xpanse solar awning and has established dealer partnerships in Arizona, Texas and California.
First Solar lowers 2025 earnings expectations due to tariff challenges
The solar panel manufacturer’s stock declined roughly 10% following the release of its Q1 2025 report.
U.S. residential solar falls to lowest-ever $2.50 per watt, said EnergySage
Quotes for rooftop solar projects are averaging $28,750 before incentives, said the marketplace operator.
Nexamp secures $340 million refinancing for distributed solar portfolio
The developer and operator closed a $340 million private placement debt refinancing with PGIM Private Capital.
California proposes reduced liabilities on small businesses installing solar
California AB 1104 is expected to lower the administrative burden on small businesses that move forward with installing solar.
RFP Alert: Michigan Solar for All seeks low-income residential and community solar
Michigan is distributing nearly $9 million in grants for pilot projects for rooftop solar and residential-serving community solar projects 5 MW or under.
Ethanol corn uses farmland area the size of New York — could solar do it better?
U.S. corn growth for fuel – not food occupies 29.7 million acres. A study from Cornell University finds that corn grown for ethanol fuel requires 31 times as much land as solar per unit of energy.
City of Fresno expected to save $122 million in bills with solar and storage projects
The city is expected to save on electricity costs over the next 20 years from its new 27 MW portfolio of behind-the-meter solar projects.
Tigo Energy releases off-grid solar package
The off-grid solution includes module optimizers, an inverter, a battery, and an automatic transfer switch.
