Solar is 77.7% of new capacity added to U.S. grid in 2025
Solar reached 11% of U.S. electric generation capacity, said data through April from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
What homeowners should know about installing solar panels as tax credits come to an end
Experts advise people with serious interest in home solar to act quickly and consider their choices carefully to avoid any headaches.
Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved two solar projects totaling 475 MW of capacity, one of which is one of the largest single-site solar installations ever approved in the state.
Major East coast shipping port installs rooftop and truck lane canopy solar
The Port Newark Container Terminal added 7.2 MW of solar capacity on structures without disrupting port operations.
Solar becomes top source of electricity in California
Over the past 12 months, solar power has become California’s largest source of electricity, a trend likely to continue.
Collision of art, culture and solar sets Guinness World Record
A residential building’s vibrant, art-drenched solar façade brought renewable energy to new heights, setting a Guinness Book of World Record for the largest solar panel mural.
Arizona’s largest grid-scale battery is now online
A 1,200 MWh storage facility developed by Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy has reached commercial operations.
WoodMac: World needs 1.4 TW of grid-forming batteries by 2034
The data company says investments of $1.2 trillion in battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be required to support the installation of over 5.9 TW of new wind and solar capacity globally through 2034.
Tesla deploys 9.6 GWh of batteries in Q2, 10 GWh Nevada cell factory ‘nears completion’
The electric vehicle company reported flat energy storage growth quarter over quarter but nearly 50% growth year to date compared with 2024. Tesla has deployed 37.9 GWh over the past four quarters and is approaching 100 GWh total deployed.
Utility-scale solar developer Arevon secures $600 million portfolio funding
The project finance deal includes an option to expand to $850 million.
