S&P Global unveils 2025 Tier 1 module, inverter, battery supplier list
S&P Global’s first 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list ranks 63 solar, wind, inverter, and battery suppliers by technology, financial health, and sustainability to guide investors and developers.
California requires utilities to offer dynamic pricing that favors low-cost renewables
Solar trade group SEIA said that dynamic pricing of electricity in California would reduce renewable curtailment and could in the long term reduce costs for all customers.
Performance contracts could be public solar’s silent financiers
Energy savings performance contracts are helping schools, hospitals, and municipalities adopt solar without upfront costs.
Renewables investments shifting from US to EU, says BloombergNEF
Utility-scale solar investment fell 19% globally, led by mainland China, Spain, Greece, and Brazil, while EU spending rose 63%, says BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Illinois solar goals threatened, “strong and decisive” suggestions offered
State law firm Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll petitioned Illinois to reopen its solar incentive programs to account for federal actions that could slow the state’s legally required clean energy deployments.
EIA says solar module report no longer worth it
The federal agency says it has ‘determined that the value of the data collected by the survey no longer exceeds the burden of collecting and publishing it,’ and has proposed canceling the program.
Ampion launches new “synthetic” community solar program
The software company’s new cross-state community solar model helps developers unlock IRA tax credits while bringing bill savings to low-income households.
California asked to fine utilities $10 million for rooftop solar obstruction
A formal complaint was filed by the California Solar and Storage Association against electric utilities that are accused of routinely ignoring grid connection application timelines.
Solar-powered schools act as living laboratories for learning
Linking classroom curriculums to onsite generation provides a hands-on introduction to clean energy.
Solar leads as U.S. grid interconnection agreements grow 33%
Interconnection agreements grew 33% year-over-year in 2024 and are sustaining momentum through 2025, said Wood Mackenzie.
