Third-generation Massachusetts farm embracing agrivoltaics
Farmer Joe Czajkowski said there are several benefits of incorporating solar with his farming operation, not the least of which is income.
Modular microgrid company Critical Loop announces $26 million Series A round
The Los Angeles-based startup says it has now raised $49 million to accelerate its work to provide flexible industrial solutions that help its clients connect to power faster and bypass long waits for permanent grid infrastructure upgrades.
Large-scale solar surpasses 1 TWac worldwide
Analysis from Wiki-Solar finds the world’s 33 largest utility-scale solar markets had a cumulative capacity of 1,008 GWac by the end of last year.
Vertical rooftop PV debuts in the U.S.
Norwegian vertical solar specialist Over Easy Solar has installed its first rooftop vertical solar installation in the U.S. market. The 100 kW system, combined with a green roof in New York, is expected to deliver around 120,000 kWh annually depending on factors including albedo, azimuth and local shadowing.
PowerBank announces $1.1M in new funding for New York community solar project
The 7.1 MW Jordan Rd 2 project funding announcement comes nearly one month after similar news about the company’s 7 MW Jordan Rd 1 project. Both installations will operate as community solar facilities following construction.
PV-driven hydraulic hydro storage may hit $0.022/kWh LCOE in the U.S.
An international study has demonstrated that utility-scale solar PV paired with hydraulic hydro storage (HHS) could reach an LCOE as low as $0.022/kWh in select U.S. regions. The system could provide GWh-scale, cost-competitive, and highly reliable long-duration storage, capable of powering large commercial districts with minimal environmental impact.
All emerging cyber threats targeting power infrastructure at a glance
Researchers in Morocco analyzed cybersecurity challenges in smart grids, highlighting AI-driven detection and defense strategies against threats like distributed denial-of-service, false data injection replay, and IoT-based attacks. They recommend multi-layered protections, real-time anomaly detection, secure IoT devices, and staff training to enhance resilience and safeguard power system operations.
Louisiana projected to add 12 GW of utility-scale solar by 2035
A study funded by NextEra Energy projects that Louisiana’s annual solar deployment will decline from 2028 through 2030 due to expiring tax credits and then rise steadily through 2035, with associated employment impacts and tax revenues for local communities.
Georgia Power breaks ground on 1 GWh BESS near existing solar site
Construction has begun on a 260 MW/1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the state of Georgia. Burns & McDonnell has been contracted to build the battery which is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Global solar additions reached record 511 GW in 2025, says IRENA
Latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency find solar contributed the majority of a record 692 GW of renewables capacity added worldwide last year.
