Washington’s HB 2296 could improve home solar economics, but advocates say recent amendments are cause for concern
The bill, which is being considered in Senate committees after passing the state House, requires utilities to allow meter-mounted devices to connect between retail electric customer meters and meter sockets. These devices reduce complexity and installation time, ultimately saving homeowners money.
OMCO Solar announces acquisition of parent company by global industrial manufacturer MacLean-Fogg
The acquisition brings together two privately held multi-generational businesses with more than 170 years of combined operational history.
Shoals secures initial ITC win in patent dispute with Voltage
The Tennessee-based EBOS company is hoping the second time is the charm in its efforts to stop Voltage, LLC from selling its trunk bus products in the U.S.
Create Energy adds former Graze Robotics assets to its ecosystem
The company, known for its “one-stop shop” solar solutions, says it will integrate the former autonomous mowing company’s technology into its Plant Wide Controller (PWC) network.
Nextracker introduces utility-scale solar eBOS trunk collector NX PowerMerge
The solar tracker manufacturer introduced a new electrical balance of systems solution for streamlined and flexible installation.
Shoals beats revenue expectations for Q1, 2025
The company posted $80.4 million in revenue and increased its orders backlog to $645 million.
Rural electric co-ops receive $4.37 billion in clean energy funding
Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Empowering Rural America Program is available to rural electric cooperatives in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas.
Shoals and Fike win at pv magazine Awards 2024
Two U.S. businesses top categories as the pv magazine Awards 2024 winners are revealed. The global competition recognizes innovative businesses and projects from across the globe. Expert independent jurors had high praise for U.S. companies in the Balance of System (BoS) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) categories.
Shoals to invest $80 million in Tennessee manufacturing expansion
The electrical balance of systems provider serving the solar industry will move its manufacturing and distribution center to a new, larger facility.
Solar tracker provider Nextracker amps up its 2024 earnings guidance
The solar tracker and software provider’s share price increased 20% in the trading session following the earnings report.
