First stage of Amazon’s 4 GWh Californian solar-plus-storage site is built
AES Corp is working on the 1 GW solar plus 1 GW/4 GWh battery site under a 15-year deal for the online retailer and said it expects to complete construction of the second half of the project next year.
Tracking the top states for community solar
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance releases its quarterly community solar tracker, which updates capacity in states with formal programs that allow non-utility ownership.
Solar developers secure over $1 billion project financing across three deals
Project finance and tax equity deals were closed by rPlus Energies, Soltage and Origis Energy.
RFP Alert: Appalachian Power seeks 1.1 GW of renewable energy
The utility issued two requests for proposals, one for 800 MW of solar, storage and wind, and one for 300 MW of solar, wind or hydroelectric power.
Coldplay, Kardinia Energy roll out printed solar during concert at Stanford Stadium
The rollout marks one of the largest live-event deployments of mobile solar today and offers a high-profile test for organic, ink-based photovoltaics.
Largest hydrogen plant in North America slated for California
Element Resources will use solar power and battery storage to ensure 24/7 production.
U.S. installs 4.4 GW of utility-scale solar in Q1 2025, retracting about 30%
The United States also installed a record 1.6 GW of grid-scale energy storage in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the American Clean Power Association.
Illinois manufacturing facility 85% powered by solar
Toyota Boshoku Americas partnered with Onyx Renewables, Sol Systems and Nelnet Renewable Energy in an onsite solar installation that supports local jobs and the environment.
Residential loan provider Mosaic issues pause on operations
Projects financed with Mosaic could see significant delays, said residential solar marketplace operator EnergySage.
Texas legislature passes bill to expedite solar, energy storage permitting
The Texas House and Senate passed passed a bill that aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations. Unless vetoed by Gov. Abbott, the law will go into effect in September.
