Reliability over rates: U.S. power markets pivot as demand surges 34%
Solar developers need to adapt to new realities and seize new opportunities, said a report from Enverus Intelligence Research.
A “sorting year” for solar and storage
2026 is emerging as a decisive moment as capital concentrates around projects that can demonstrate early procurement and execution certainty.
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.
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.
Luminace adds 9.3 MW to Illinois community solar pipeline with Renewable Properties acquisition
The deal marks the second transaction between the two companies in Illinois and brings Luminace’s total operating and under-construction capacity in the state to over 200 MW.
Ohm Analytics 2025 VPP market report reveals 21% growth in overall capacity
Ohm analysts tracked over 150 actions taken by utilities, regulators and legislators in 2025 and noted a 153% year-over-year increase in residential battery enrollments, with ample room to grow.
U.S., Europe on track for 2030 solar goals despite pipeline gaps
A report from McKinsey and Company says the relative ease of building out solar projects means the U.S and Europe are likely to meet their end-of-decade deployment targets, despite current pipeline gaps of around 205 GW and 181 GW.
Solar to anchor U.S. load growth as data center demand surges
Wood Mackenzie report forecasts solar as a vital contributor to near-term power demand despite federal policy volatility.
Solar met 61% of U.S. electricity demand growth in 2025 as battery surge transforms the grid
A record-breaking year for solar generation and a leap in battery capacity have shifted the U.S. energy landscape, turning solar into a primary workhorse for meeting the nation’s surging power needs.
New York study finds distributed solar and storage could save ratepayers $1 billion annually
The report suggests expanding 2035 targets for local clean energy to 20 GW to mitigate wholesale price volatility and improve winter reliability.
