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RFP alert: Massachusetts takes steps toward 40 GWh of energy storage

The Commonwealth issued a draft request for proposals of 1.5 GW of batteries with storage durations of 4 to 10 hours, primarily funded through the state’s Clean Peak Standard. The procurement is part of a broader effort to procure 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.

Solar industry groups react to Senate Finance Committee draft bill

The announced investments of nearly $46 billion are at stake, along with jobs, the continued buildout of gigawatts of new solar and lower energy costs, all the while ceding the AI race to China, said industry leaders.

Senate committee bill takes the hatchet to clean energy tax credits

The One Big Beautiful Bill cuts the investment tax credit by 2028, the 25D residential solar tax credit by the end of the year, among other sweeping changes.

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Fixing residential solar’s trust problem

A buyer-oriented approach could help solar installers begin to rebuild trust with wary homeowners. 

Indianapolis solar panel manufacturer begins production

Bila Solar is manufacturing ultra-lightweight solar modules and newly launched 550 W dual-glass conventional panels in its 157,000 square-foot Indianapolis facility.

Enertech unveils geothermal heat pump for residential use

The heating specialist said its new variable-speed water–to–water system has a coefficient of performance of 3.2 at full load and 3.8 at part load.

For rooftop, community solar, ‘we’re all for it,’ ComEd says

Electric utility ComEd and its parent company Exelon spoke in a keynote session at the Midwest Solar Expo about why, as utilities, they want growth in the community solar and rooftop solar markets.

In case you missed it: Six big 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.

U.S. battery storage market booming with 60% annual growth

The rapid expansion is partially due to falling manufacturing costs, a trend that is expected to continue over the next five to seven years, said Rystad Energy.

Largest battery storage project wins fast-track approval in California

The Darden Clean Energy Project, paired with 1.1 GW of solar, will provide enough electricity to power 850,000 homes for four hours.

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