Ryan Kennedy
Arizona task force roadmap prioritizes virtual power plants and distributed solar to cut energy costs
Arizona’s Energy Promise Taskforce released 31 recommendations calling for the accelerated deployment of virtual power plants and distributed solar to meet a projected 40% increase in peak demand.
Minnesota PUC approves utility battery program while deferring VPP decisions
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved 50 MW to 200 MW of utility-owned storage while requiring Xcel Energy to study the grid value of distributed resources.
Vote Solar testimony urges North Carolina to adopt distributed storage over gas
Regulatory filing highlights 400 MW of untapped battery capacity in Duke Energy’s long-term resource plan.
Heat dome and high pressure boost southern U.S. solar as polar vortex clouds the north
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that last month North America saw a stark solar divide, with southern regions like northeastern Mexico, southeastern Texas, and much of California experiencing 20–25% above-average irradiance, while Canada, the Great Lakes, and the northeastern U.S. faced persistent cloudiness and below-normal solar conditions. This contrast was driven by high-pressure systems and a southwestern heat dome in the south versus a polar vortex bringing cold air and storms to the north.
U.S. solar module prices face upward pressure as trade risks and FEOC rules dominate Q1 2026
Median solar module pricing in the United States reached $0.28 per watt as the market adjusted to intensified trade enforcement and new Foreign Entity of Concern compliance requirements, according to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Pricing & Domestic Content Report from Anza.
The battery linchpin: Why energy storage is the only the only way to safely power the AI boom
Utility-scale battery storage capacity is projected to reach 24.3 GW of new additions in 2026 as developers look to mitigate the grid impact of hyperscale data centers.
Colorado House passes legislation to legalize plug-in solar for renters
The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize plug-in solar systems for renters and multifamily residents, establishing a regulatory framework for portable arrays that connect directly to standard home outlets.
Workforce gap of 53,000 threatens 2026 solar deployment targets
The U.S. solar industry faces a critical shortage of 53,000 workers as developers rush to meet July 4, 2026 construction deadlines to secure federal tax credits.
IOWN Energy closes sale of 127 MW Nevada battery project
IOWN Energy facilitated the financing and sale of a 127 MW / 506 MWh standalone battery energy storage project to independent power producer DESRI.
U.S. solar and storage market report: 2026 state rankings and forecasts
Reviewing the top ten states for solar generation and capacity, energy storage buildout, and more.
