In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Illinois residents rally for big, bold clean energy bills
Hundreds of Illinois residents rallied at the state’s capitol to call on lawmakers to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act and other clean energy bills by the end of the month.
Propagation of lithium-ion fires is the real threat
Live fire tests aim to demonstrate physical containment technology.
Solar installers learn how to sell solar in a charged political environment
pv magazine USA spoke with installers who serve some solidly red states – Arkansas, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming – to see how they sell solar to different audiences, and what role, if any, political leanings play in convincing potential customers to go solar.
Fluence opens battery enclosure and system hardware manufacturing plant in Arizona
Fluence has cut the ribbon to open its battery energy storage system (BESS) enclosure and battery management system (BMS) manufacturing plant in Goodyear, Arizona.
BLM seeks public input on 200 MW solar project in Nevada
The Dodge Flat II solar project will take approximately two years to complete, employing as many as 350 area workers at peak construction.
U.S. solar and storage industry calls for changes in reconciliation bill
The Solar Energy Industries Association provided analysis of the devastating impact the changes to energy tax credits will have on jobs, manufacturing and the ability to meet the country’s rapidly growing energy demand.
Bluetti Apex 300 with 2.7 kWh battery pricing now available ahead of launch
Bluetti has now launched the Apex 300 portable power station, bringing a new scalable power solutions for home backup, travel, and off-grid living.
House Budget Committee approved bill poses challenges to renewable energy industry
Proposed budget could deter development of renewable energy projects in the U.S., cause a downturn in domestic manufacturing, says a Wood Mackenzie analyst.
Virginia governor vetoes more energy storage despite data centers roaring for more power
Virginia has the largest data center market in the world but imports more energy than any other state. A bill to increase energy storage buildout was unanimously passed by the Senate, but then vetoed by the governor.
