Crayhill introduces combined tax equity, development financing for renewable energy projects
The asset management firm launched the bridge lending program for pre-construction financing of solar, wind and energy storage projects.
PVFarm enhances tracker, terrain tools for large-scale PV planning
The U.S. software company has improved its single-axis tracker and fixed tilt configurators for planning large-scale projects, adding customization features and additional support for terrain-conforming designs.
PV Hardware offers new terrain-following tracker solution
The manufacturer announced terrain-conforming tracker support, enabling up to 2° of variation between posts. The new solution is meant to enable solar PV on more difficult sites without increasing environmental impact or construction costs.
States take closer look at value of solar, net metering policies
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies notable state policy trends and actions for distributed solar states took during Q2 2025.
FTC Solar introduces solar tracker for high wind regions
The 1P single-axis tacker is engineered to withstand winds up to 150 mph.
Grid transformers face significant supply deficits, says Wood Mackenzie
Power transformer supply may fall short 30% this year, while distribution transformers may reach a 10% supply deficit in 2025, said the firm.
Paired Power receives patent for integrated solar Canopy and EV charging system
The company says its PairTree units can be installed in a day, adding onsite solar and Level 2 EV charging ports. The unit can be installed where specialized lift machinery may not be available.
What can be learned from grid-scale battery fires?
Battery fires, while a rare occurrence given the number of lithium-ion batteries manufactured and deployed each year, are common enough to worry insurers and others in the industry. Following high-profile battery fires in 2024 and 2025, the industry is busy implementing solutions not only to reduce the risk of fire breaking out in the first place, but to contain and mitigate the risk of injury or damage should it happen. Conclusions from large-scale fire testing will be key.
Florida rooftop solar company merges with concentrated solar power tower specialist
Zeo Energy Corp. completed its merger with Heliogen, which builds concentrated solar power towers.
South Korea urges U.S. to exempt firms from polysilicon tariffs
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) is urging the United States to exempt its companies from Section 232 polysilicon tariffs, warning that restrictions could disrupt $2.8 billion in U.S. solar investments.
