Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target by 2035
The bills would direct the Illinois Power Agency to procure the same amount of energy storage as required in California, which uses twice as much electricity as Illinois.
NEMA releases standard for bidirectional EV charging
The standard provides vehicle manufacturers and electric vehicle supply equipment with the technical parameters to enable the bidirectional charging of electric vehicles.
Solar, batteries and wind to make up 93% of 2025 U.S. electricity capacity deployments
The Energy Information Administration projects that 32.5 GW of solar power, 18.2 GW of energy storage, and 7.7 GW of wind generation will be deployed this year, accounting for nearly 93% of total new capacity, which is expected to reach a record 63 GW.
FranklinWH introduces upgraded home energy system at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America
The 15 kWh aPower 2 battery can store input from solar, grid, generator and EV.
Renewables to prompt net load reduction from fossil sources by up to 85% by 2050
Enverus report says battery storage increasingly crucial for maintaining grid stability.
Portable generator on display by Nature’s Generator at Intersolar North America
Nature’s Generator reports that the generator can be fully charged in an hour using the dual charging feature, which uses both solar and an AC wall outlet.
Virtual power plant access extends through Solis, Derapi partnership
The platform will provide Solis battery storage customers access to virtual power plant (VPP) programs.
Sunrise brief: Record-breaking rates of solar connected to the power grid in 2024
Also on the rise: PV Hardware solar trackers and foundations now 100% U.S. made. Yotta Energy replaces ballast blocks with battery storage. And more.
How to leverage virtual power plants for a better grid
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 discussed ways to maximize the value of virtual power plants so everyone on the grid wins.
Startup electricity provider offering battery backup expands to Houston
Base operates as a virtual power plant (VPP), and said it offers competitive electric rates along with providing battery energy storage.
