Illinois responds to OBBBA with 873 MW of solar, 3 GW of energy storage, VPPs, & more
The state is moving an energy bill through the legislature, that would – among other things – institute a 3 GW energy storage goal, create virtual power plant (VPP) and time of use plans, enact permitting reform, and more while concurrently reopening the solar program allowing it to more than double the year’s capacity goals.
ZincFive unveils BC 2 AI battery system for both AI and traditional IT loads
The new nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery cabinet provides support for high-intensity AI pulses while also offering traditional IT backup within a compact footprint.
Solar tariffs kill Americans
Researchers show how solar panel imports saved nearly 600 American lives over a decade, while industry data indicates that the Suniva solar tariff may have caused more than one hundred preventable deaths.
Capital is no longer community solar’s biggest growing pain
Interconnection delays, permitting hurdles and customer acquisition costs are now the biggest challenges slowing projects to the grid.
Canada’s Cache Power advances 30 GWh compressed air storage project
Cache Power has commissioned an engineering study for a 640 MW compressed air energy storage and hydrogen project in Alberta, supported by provincial funding.
In case you missed it: Five 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.
Australia’s PowerCap enters U.S. with sodium-ion batteries
Australia’s PowerCap has entered the US market with its sodium-ion stationary storage systems and plans to build a manufacturing facility to serve customers across the Americas.
Asset managers turn to O&M as large-scale solar settles in for the long haul
Fluke’s Will White says technology and talent will be needed to keep solar projects profitable.
Battery shortage intensifies as 100 Ah cells sell out into 2026
Orders for small-format 100 Ah cells now stretch into early 2026, with prices up more than 20% as demand outpaces capacity despite aggressive expansion by Chinese battery majors.
Five trends that will shape renewable energy in 2026
Renewables dominated capacity growth through September 2025 and by balancing speed with resilience, renewables can continue to contribute to a more resilient energy system that extends well beyond 2026, according to Deloitte’s Renewable Energy Industry Outlook.
