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California lawmakers urge CPUC to enforce utility interconnection timelines

A coalition of 18 California legislators has formally urged the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to enforce regulations under “Rule 21” regarding the interconnection of customer-sited solar and energy storage systems.

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Trina Storage launches AC-coupled battery for utility-scale applications

Offered primarily as a 10 MW unit, the new product is also available in a 5.5 MW version for customers with specific requirements.

In case you missed it: This week’s top five solar news stories

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

Sodium-ion battery cell cost could drop to $40/kWh, says IRENA

A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) notes that while it is still uncertain whether sodium-ion batteries will become a disruptive alternative to lithium-ion technology, they could offer significant cost-saving opportunities in applications such as electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage.

Nextpower partners with Solar Energy International to support building the solar workforce

Nextpower partnered with the solar jobs training firm to expand scholarships.

Cold storage units incorporate solar to help achieve a 55% reduction in power usage

TITAN Containers’ ArcticStore Horizon have a solar-grid power management system and cleaner refrigerants.

New Jersey energy master plan calls for 750 MW annual solar installations

Solar is a core element in the state’s energy planning, which calls for 300 MW of net metered solar, 250 MW of community solar and 300 MW of grid-scale solar per year.

California natural gas use declines as solar generation rises

California’s natural gas generation declines as solar generation doubles and battery storage fills evening gaps, said data from the Energy Information Administration.

Global grid-scale BESS deployment up by 38% year-on-year through October

Global grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments have hit 156 GWh year-to-date. Over 153 GWh are still slated for commissioning in 2025, though delays and cancellations are likely to trim that total by year-end.

Department of Energy removes renewable energy, climate offices

The Trump Administration DOE has removed the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and others from its organizational chart, absorbing them into the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation.

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