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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.”
Court rules Trump Administration funding cut to clean energy projects unlawful
A federal judge determined the Department of Energy lacks the authority to claw back funds already obligated to clean energy projects.
Say goodbye to grading: New alternatives for solar on challenging topography
Leveraging advanced racking technologies and strategic terrain assessments allows developers to minimize costly grading while maximizing the economic and environmental performance of utility-scale solar projects.
Global solar enters period of adjustment, as market conditions redefine rules of competition
Global solar growth is flattening in major markets as oversupply from China and India drives prices down and shifts competition from sheer volume to execution, policy alignment, and system integration. Across the U.S., Europe, and China, energy storage is becoming essential for project viability, making PV-plus-storage and strong EPC partnerships the new basis for winning projects in 2026 and beyond.
