RFP Alert: Chaberton Energy seeks farming partners for Maryland agrivoltaics projects
Maryland-based developer Chaberton Energy has issued two requests for proposals (RFPs) seeking agricultural partners to co-locate farming operations with two new community solar projects in Montgomery County.
Commerce sets preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary anti-dumping determinations for three key solar-exporting nations, establishing duties of up to 123% on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules.
Tesla energy storage deployments down 15% on ‘clumpy’ first quarter
After peaking at over 14 GWh and accounting for 15% of Tesla’s revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025, energy storage saw a seasonal decline to 8.8 GWh accounting for 10.8% of the company’s revenue.
Tesla launches three-phase Powerwall 3P
The system integrates a battery, hybrid inverter, and home energy management system into a single device. It supports the integration of additional appliances, including heat pumps via SG-Ready interfaces. A connection to Tesla’s proprietary wallbox is also planned.
Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy partner to offer $0-down battery-based retail electric plan in Texas
Homeowners in the deregulated Texas electricity market can sign up now for the 36-month PowerStore electricity plan, with a per-kWh rate of 8 cents and a $45 per month subscription for a 30 kWh Lunar Energy battery they can purchase after the initial term.
NextEra Energy adds record 4 GW of renewables and storage backlog in Q1
The Florida-based utility and energy infrastructure giant posted a 10% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings, supported by a massive quarter for project origination and continued solar expansion in its regulated utility segment.
The reciprocity of virtual power plants and energy justice
VPP experts share insight on how to design a program to benefit all, regardless of income.
CleanCapital and Energix announce deal for 120 MW Ohio brownfield solar development
The long-delayed Nottingham Solar project, located on a former coal strip mine in Harrison County, is now under construction with an expected energization date of January 1, 2027.
Fronius expands residential solar backup power with Essential Backup Load Unit
The Fronius Essential Backup Load Unit is a microgrid interconnect device that integrates with a hybrid inverter and battery system to automatically isolate and power critical household circuits during a utility grid outage.
Court blocks “de facto moratorium” on federal solar permitting
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a Department of the Interior policy that required Trump-appointed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s approval for all renewable energy projects on public lands, effectively stalling tens of gigawatts of capacity.
