Community solar projects generate $2.1 billion in economic impact
A 5 MW community solar installation brings an average $14 million of economic activity into the local community and supports 100 jobs, according to a report by the Coalition for Community Solar Access.
Nine solar-plus-storage community microgrids planned for California
PG&E will award up to $43 million through the Microgrid Incentive Program to develop clean energy projects in northern and central California.
Vehicle-to-everything making strong progress in 2025
A Wood Mackenzie report sees V2X at a turning point, although many challenges must be overcome before achieving mass adoption.
Chick-fil-A cuts costs, boosts grid reliability with solar-powered microgrid
The project completes the trio of Chick-fil-As piloting the solar-powered microgrids.
ElectricFish ultra-fast EV charging solution
The 350Squared plug-and-play power bank requires no trenching and includes AI-powered forecasting with a bi-directional electricity meter, and two ultra-fast charging ports.
Growing electricity demand creates urgent need for policy action, energy strategy
A report by American Clean Power Association calls for improved energy efficiency, an all-of-the-above strategy and rapid policy reform that will address interconnection and permitting delays.
Maryland’s energy storage efforts pay off in rural towns’ power crisis
Weeks after its installation, the battery energy storage system restored power to a rural part of Maryland prone to power outages.
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.
Boviet Solar manufacturing facility ready to ramp up in North Carolina
The company plans to manufacture both solar modules and cells in its Greenville facility, following a $294 million investment and the establishment its first North American production hub.
California winery installs solar with dual-axis tracking
The California winery will cover 95% of its electricity needs with a solar array that tilts on two axes to follow direct sunlight through the day.
