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.
TerraForm Power acquires 1.5 GW Illinois solar project
Steward Creek Solar project includes a 600 MW interconnection agreement and capacity for battery storage.
Qcells, LG Energy Solution Vertech ink 5 GWh U.S. battery storage deal
The agreement secures American-made LFP battery supply for Qcells’ utility-scale projects from 2028 to 2030, reinforcing a shared commitment to domestic manufacturing.
Global BESS capacity tops 250 GW, overtaking pumped hydro for first time
Rystad Energy says it expects global battery energy storage system (BESS) additions to exceed 130 GW/350 GWh in 2026, led by China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany.
Lunar Energy raises $232 million to accelerate development of residential storage, VPP software
The Silicon Valley startup, led by former Tesla Energy executive Kunal Girotra, says the funding will support product innovation and expansion of its operations and manufacturing base.
Scaling the residential DIY solar kit business model
pv magazine USA profiles Deep Patel and how he shaped the market for do-it-yourself solar kits.
U.S. PPA volumes fell 22% in 2025 due to policy shocks
Solar PPA prices rose 8% last year as tax credit uncertainty and FEOC compliance reduced the pool of bankable projects, according to a new report from Pexapark.
Gigawatt, Inc. opens public investment round, plans to re-introduce Real Goods brand
The California-based solar and storage provider is seeking to raise more than $1.2 million to fund the development of its “Real Goods” hardware line and an AI-driven software hub.
Solar Insure launches commercial warranty, expands vendor list
The company’s new “SI-Commercial” product offers 30-year coverage for panels and 20-year coverage for inverters on systems up to 2 MWdc, aiming to improve bankability and shift long-term risk off installer balance sheets.
U.S. solar eclipses wind
Total installed capacity of solar has officially surpassed wind energy capacity in the U.S. as the technology continues its 27-month streak as the leading source of new additions to the grid, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
